The College Football Playoff National Championship Game will begin in Atlanta on Monday night, and the city and state have beefed up security measures to ensure everyone in and around Mercedes-Benz Stadium is safe and secure.
Among those with boots on the ground are agents from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, as they posted a photo of two agents on X.
“GBI agents are in Atlanta today to ensure everyone is safe during the CFP National Championship game,” the post said. “If you see us, come say hi! Please be prepared for the weather and stay safe and warm.”
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A general view before the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Images by Kirby Lee-Imagn)
Atlanta weather is cold, with an expected low of 17 degrees Monday night. And the GBI agents reflect how cold it is, as they are bundled up from head to toe.
Governor Brian P. Kemp issued a state of emergency “to ensure adequate resources are deployed” due to the freezing temperatures.
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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum highlighted increased security measures for the title game, which will be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the second time since its start. .
While the city has seen this event before, the tragedy in the early hours of New Year’s Day on New Orleans’ historic Bourbon Street led to increased staffing and precautions before Ohio State and Notre Dame kickoff. New protocols were incorporated into the extensive preparation for this event.
Among those with boots on the ground are agents from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. (IMAGE)
The terrorist attack in New Orleans occurred hours before the Sugar Bowl, which as a result was postponed to the next day.
“Everyone at the Atlanta Police Department will be working,” Chief Scheirbaum said, according to local 11 Alive.
Chief Scheirbaum confirmed that multiple specialized units and visible police presence will be seen in and around the stadium. Specialized units from the Atlanta Fire Department will also be around the city for rapid response situations.
The match will be held at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the second time since its creation. (Kirby Lee/Image Images)
It’s a busy day for Atlanta, as the Martin Luther King Jr. parade took place Monday to honor the civil rights leader on the federal holiday. It also required increased security measures, with street closures that would eventually become college football festivities.
