Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Sports Events Economic Impact topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
House commends Atlanta Football Host Committee, cites $75 million economic boost from College Football Playoff
Summary
The Georgia House of Representatives read a resolution honoring the Atlanta Football Host Committee and heard remarks on the economic impact of the College Football Playoff and other major sporting events coming to Atlanta.
ATLANTA — The Georgia House of Representatives on Jan. 15 read a resolution commending the Atlanta Football Host Committee ahead of the 2025 College Football Playoff national championship and heard lawmakers and event organizers describe the statewide economic effects of hosting major sporting events.
Representative Wedower introduced House Resolution 22, commending the Atlanta Football Host Committee for hosting the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship and “for other purposes.” The resolution was read aloud by the clerk and the visitors who brought the event to Atlanta addressed the chamber.
The committee’s work drew praise from Representative Wedower, who brought the trophy to the chamber and said, “This trophy… it's not lost on me what this trophy means for our state and what it has done across the state as this game will be played Monday night in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.”
Dan Corso, representing the Atlanta Sports Council, thanked the House and described the broader impact of the slate of events scheduled in the region. “CFP will have an economic impact that will be far reaching every county in this state,” Corso said, and he told members the College Football Playoff Foundation has invested in education across Georgia. Corso listed other major upcoming events, saying the state will host the FIFA World Cup in 2026, a Super Bowl in 2028 and another men’s Final Four in 2031.
Tim Zawalski, identified in the chamber as with the Atlanta Falcons, said private and civic partners had helped attract high‑profile events to the state and thanked lawmakers for their support. “We can't bring the world's greatest events to Georgia and to Atlanta without your help,” he said.
Members of the chamber and the invited guests emphasized the role of Arthur Blank and Arthur Blank Sports & Entertainment in developing Mercedes‑Benz Stadium as a facility capable of hosting national events. The House speaker also praised those contributions from the floor.
The resolution reading and the remarks followed ceremonial introductions and recognitions that occupied the morning orders. The House did not debate legislation tied to the resolution on the floor during the reading; the session proceeded to other routine business after the presentations.
The College Football Playoff national championship game referenced by speakers was scheduled for Monday night at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium in Atlanta. House members noted the short‑term visitor spending and the philanthropic work the CFP Foundation has carried out across the state.
