Photos: Alabama celebrates, Georgia regroups after SEC championship

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Photos: Alabama celebrates, Georgia regroups after SEC championship

AJC photos of Alabama's post-game celebration at the SEC Championship game. The Crimson Tide defeated Georgia 27-24 on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban walks off the field after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs 27-24 in the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Alabama players hold up the championship trophy after the Southeastern Conference championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, December 2, 2023, in Atlanta. Alabama won 27-24 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Alabama Crimson Tide players including offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor (74) celebrate after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs 27-24 in the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia defensive back Kamari Lassiter (3) walks off of the field after their 27-24 loss to Alabama in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December. 2, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia defensive lineman Zion Logue (93) reacts as he walks off of the field after their 27-24 loss to Alabama in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December. 2, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia defensive lineman Warren Brinson (97) walks off of the field after their 27-24 loss to Alabama in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December. 2, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (93) walks off of the field after their 27-24 loss to Alabama in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December. 2, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia inside linebackers coach Glenn Schumann consoles Georgia linebacker CJ Allen (33) after their 27-24 loss to Alabama in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December. 2, 2023, in Atlanta.(Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia linebacker Chaz Chambliss (32) walks off of the field after their 27-24 loss to Alabama in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December. 2, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts after their 27-24 loss to Alabama in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December. 2, 2023, in Atlanta. Also pictured is wide receiver Mekhi Mews (87). (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts after their 27-24 loss to Alabama in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December. 2, 2023, in Atlanta. Also pictured is wide receiver Mekhi Mews (87). (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia offensive lineman Xavier Truss (73) and offensive line coach Stacy Sealers walk off of the field after their 27-24 loss to Alabama in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December. 2, 2023, in Atlanta.(Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia running back Kendall Milton (20) walks off of the field after their 27-24 loss to Alabama in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December. 2, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Alabama Crimson Tide players including offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor (74) celebrate after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs 27-24 in the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

during the second half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Alabama defeated Georgia 27-24 to end the Bulldogs’ 29-game winning streak. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Alabama Crimson Tide players including offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor (74) celebrate after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs 27-24 in the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban walks off the field after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs 27-24 in the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Jermaine Burton (3) celebrates with fans after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs 27-24 in the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Kendall Milton (2) walks off the field following the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Alabama defeated Georgia 27-24 to end the Bulldogs’ 29-game winning streak. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart and tight end Lawson Luckie (7) walk off the field following the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Alabama defeated Georgia 27-24 to end the Bulldogs’ 29-game winning streak. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Zion Logue (96) walks off the field following the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Alabama defeated Georgia 27-24 to end the Bulldogs’ 29-game winning streak. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart and offensive lineman Micah Morris (56) walk off the field following the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Alabama defeated Georgia 27-24 to end the Bulldogs’ 29-game winning streak. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs offensive linemen Earnest Greene III (71) and Xavier Truss (73) walk off the field following the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Alabama defeated Georgia 27-24 to end the Bulldogs’ 29-game winning streak. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart and linebacker Raylen Wilson (5) leave the field after the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Alabama defeated Georgia 27-24 to end the Bulldogs’ 29-game winning streak. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Alabama head coach Nick Saban and players celebrate their win over Georgia during the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, December 2, 2023, in Atlanta. Alabama won 27-24 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Alabama fans celebrate after Alabama beat Georgia during the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, December 2, 2023, in Atlanta. Alabama won 27-24 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Alabama head coach Nick Saban and Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) celebrate their win over Georgia during the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, December 2, 2023, in Atlanta. Alabama won 27-24 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Alabama players holds up the championship trophy after the Southeastern Conference championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, December 2, 2023, in Atlanta. Alabama won 27-24 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart comforts Georgia wide receiver Anthony Evans III (17) and Georgia wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (1) after Alabama beat Georgia during the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, December 2, 2023, in Atlanta. Alabama won 27-24 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia players react as they leave the field after Alabama beat Georgia during the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, December 2, 2023, in Atlanta. Alabama won 27-24 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart comforts Georgia linebacker Raylen Wilson (5) after Alabama beat Georgia during the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, December 2, 2023, in Atlanta. Alabama won 27-24 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Kamari Lassiter (3) walks off the field following the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Alabama defeated Georgia 27-24 to end the Bulldogs’ 29-game winning streak. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Warren Brinson (97) walks off the field following the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Alabama defeated Georgia 27-24 to end the Bulldogs’ 29-game winning streak. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban walks off the field after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs 27-24 in the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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