The USA bobsledding team of Georgia native Elana Meyers Taylor and Lauren Gibbs won the silver medal at the Winter Olympics.

After the news broke on social media, many Twitter users –– even a couple of Georgia politicians –– erupted with congratulations.

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Georgia State fell to 1-9 on the season and remained winless in Sun Belt play after a 30-18 home loss to Marshall on Saturday. (Stan Awtrey/AJC)

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Rose Scott signals as Closer Look goes on air in the WABE studio. An Atlanta resident left WABE a $3 million donation, a boost after WABE lost $1.9 million in annual funding from the Corporation of Public Broadcasting. (Ben Gray / AJC file)

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