Football is altering the legislative landscape in Georgia. Next Monday, lawmakers will be at the State Capitol in Atlanta for swearing-in ceremonies until around noon. Just a light schedule is expected for Tuesday because of the college football national championship the night before with the Georgia Bulldogs taking on TCU. There’s also set to be a light schedule on Wednesday of next week to give legislators, state officials and others time to return from the West Coast. Some officials say they expect at least a dozen lawmakers to attend the game, along with lobbyists, aides and other political figures.  Governor Brian Kemp set his inauguration for next Thursday that will include a prayer service at The Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta, so that it would not conflict with the UGA game.

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