House hears resolution commending Atlanta Football Host Committee; championship trophy displayed

Clerk Mister Clark read House Resolution 22 commending the Atlanta Football Host Committee for hosting the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship; committee representatives brought the championship trophy to the chamber and addressed members about the event.

Chairman Marcus Weidower introduced the committee and displayed the trophy on the House floor, saying the event “will have an economic impact that will be far reaching every county in this state” and estimating it would “bring in estimate over $75,000,000.” Dan Corso of the Atlanta Sports Council and Tim Zawalski of the Atlanta Falcons each thanked the House for legislative support in attracting major sporting events.

Corso told members that Georgia is the first state to host the College Football Playoff National Championship twice and called the state’s ability to recruit major events “a result of the complete engagement and support that this body gives to the effort.” Tim Zawalski said the stadium and organizers were prepared to host the game and invited members to the Mercedes‑Benz Stadium for the championship.

The clerk read the text of House Resolution 22; the reading and the trophy presentation were recorded in the transcript but no formal adoption vote on the resolution appears in the session record.

Speakers said the College Football Playoff and related events generate significant economic activity for the state and funding for educational initiatives through the CFP Foundation. House members and guests posed for photos with the trophy and were invited to events tied to the championship.