Georgia-Alabama showdown is on schedule despite approach of Hurricane Isaias; Trump will skip game
The Southeastern Conference college football game between No. 2 Georgia and No. 6 Alabama is scheduled for Saturday night, despite the approaching Hurricane Isaias along the U.S. Gulf Coast. The match between the top-ranked Georgia Bulldogs and sixth-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide is set to take place as planned, with President Donald Trump opting not to attend the event.
Trump cited the imminent storm, stating that he wants law enforcement and first responders to focus on handling the hurricane, and not on his safety or presence. ESPN’s "College GameDay" show moved indoors due to the storm, and Alabama officials shortened tailgating hours on campus to prevent any damage. Despite the storm's potential to cause flooding, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes, the game is expected to proceed. Georgia's campus in Athens is approximately 275 miles away from Alabama's campus in Tuscaloosa.
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