Gov. Nathan Deal is clearly very excited about the upcoming College Football Playoff National Championship game.
Deal posted a photo Thursday of Liberty Plaza, just across the street from the state capitol, emblazoned with the Georgia Bulldogs logo.The caption says he's "keeping the main thing the main thing" — a popular University of Georgia slogan.
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Deal isn't the only politician paying tribute. U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson took a moment on the Senate floor Thursday morning to speak highly of coach Kirby Smart, running back Sony Michel and linebacker Roquam Smith and their leadership that contributed to the 54-48 win over Oklahoma.
Monday's matchup will feature two SEC teams, the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. To get there, Georgia topped Oklahoma in a thrilling double overtime Rose Bowl victory, while Alabama edged out Clemson in the Sugar Bowl.
About a year ago, state officials showed their support for the Atlanta Falcons' Super Bowl run by painting a Falcons emblem in the plaza. The grassy area in the center is essentially the state capitol's front door, often used for protests, rallies and other events.
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