The College Football Playoff National Championship Game kicks off in Atlanta on Monday night, and the city and state have stepped up security measures to ensure everyone at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and its surrounding areas is safe and secure.
Among those with boots on the ground are agents from the Georgia Bureau of Investigations, as they posted a photo of two agents on X.
“GBI agents are in Atlanta today to ensure everyone stays safe during the CFP National Championship game,” the post read. “If you see us, come say hello! Prepare 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. (Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
Atlanta’s 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.
Gov. Brian P. Kemp issued a state of emergency “to ensure that appropriate resources are deployed” because of the sub-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 inception.
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 ahead of Ohio State and Notre Dame kickoffs. 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 Investigations. (IMAGIN)
The terrorist attack in New Orleans came hours before the Sugar Bowl, which was postponed until the following day as a result.
“Everybody in the Atlanta Police Department will be out working,” Chief Scheirbaum told Local 11 Alive.
Chief Scheirbaum confirmed that more 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 quick response situations.
The game will be held at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the second time since its inception. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)
It’s a busy day for Atlanta as their Martin Luther King Jr. parade to honor the civil rights leader on the federal holiday took place earlier Monday. It also called for enhanced security measures with street closures that would eventually carry over to the college football festivities.
