HR 22: Atlanta Football Host Committee; hosting the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a law that changes any statute. It recognizes the Atlanta Football Host Committee and its partners, including the Atlanta Sports Council, the City of Atlanta, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium, for organizing the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship in Atlanta. The resolution recounts Atlanta's history hosting the event in 2018, notes state support such as a sales tax exemption for tickets to major sporting events and a $4.75 million state appropriation for public safety and infrastructure, and highlights community efforts like the Georgia Teachers Initiative and volunteer participation. It directs the Clerk of the House to send copies of the resolution to the Host Committee and other involved parties.

• Formally commends the Atlanta Football Host Committee for organizing the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship in Atlanta.
• Recognizes Atlanta as the first city to host the championship twice, following its 2018 hosting.
• Notes past state actions supporting the event, including a sales tax exemption on tickets and a $4.75 million appropriation for public safety and infrastructure.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the Host Committee and other parties.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or ongoing legal obligation for the state.

The Atlanta Football Host Committee, the Atlanta Sports Council, the City of Atlanta, Georgia World Congress Center Authority, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and volunteers and teachers involved in the championship events are named or recognized in the resolution.

The resolution carries no legal force and changes no Georgia law, but it publicly records the legislature's recognition of the event's economic and community impact, including a cited $75 million boost to Georgia hospitality businesses and statewide teacher engagement.

• The whereas clauses describe Atlanta's selection as host, its 2018 hosting history, and community partners involved in the bid.
• The resolution references prior state support, including a sales tax exemption on major sporting event tickets and a $4.75 million appropriation for public safety and infrastructure.
• The resolution notes the Georgia Teachers Initiative funded projects in all 159 counties and engaged over 40,000 teachers.
• The resolving clause formally commends the Atlanta Football Host Committee and welcomes the championship back to Atlanta.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the Host Committee and other parties.

1. 2025-01-14House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-01-14House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-01-14House Hopper (House)

• Marcus Wiedower (R, HD-121)Primary sponsor
• Jon Burns (R, HD-159)
• Jan Jones (R, HD-047)
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• James Hatchett (R, HD-155)
• Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)

• College Football Playoff
• Atlanta sports events
• legislative commendation
• Mercedes-Benz Stadium
• tourism and hospitality