The scene inside the stadium

Dec 2, 2023

We were there as personnel made the final preparations earlier today before fans started heading into Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

General views of Mercedes-Benz Stadium before the 2023 SEC Championship game between Georgia and Alabama, Saturday, December. 2, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

General views of Mercedes-Benz Stadium before the 2023 SEC Championship game between Georgia and Alabama, Saturday, December. 2, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

General views of the Georgia and Alabama helmets before the 2023 SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December. 2, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

General views of the Georgia and Alabama helmets before the 2023 SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December. 2, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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