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House Special Rules panel urges Georgia high schools to start girls flag football
Summary
The House Special Rules Committee approved a resolution urging Georgia high schools to start girls flag football, citing rapid local growth, support from GHSA and the Atlanta Falcons, and startup grants from the Arthur Blank Foundation.
At a meeting of the Special Rules Committee, members approved House Resolution 347 urging high schools in Georgia to establish girls flag football programs.
Representative Cox introduced the resolution, saying, "This resolution is to continue and advance girls sports in the state of Georgia and hopefully across the country. But it is in regards to flag football." The committee voted by voice and the resolution passed.
The resolution comes after what supporters described as quick growth of girls flag football in Georgia. Representative Cox estimated there are "probably close to 100 teams" currently…
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