Fans of Georgia Tech are advised to seek cover as the weather postpones the football game
ATHENS — On Saturday, fans attending the Georgia Tech vs. South Carolina State game in downtown Atlanta are being urged to take refuge.
Due to the possibility of severe weather in the vicinity, kickoff at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field has been delayed many times from its original 1 p.m. scheduled time.
The game will start at 3:23 p.m. given that severe weather is no longer a concern in the area, according to officials.
Now, spectators are free to go back to their seats and enter the stadium again if they left.
UPDATE TO THE UPDATE: Severe weather is no longer a threat to Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Fans may return to their seats. As a reminder, if you left the stadium, you may re-enter with your original game ticket. #StingEm 🐝
— Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (@GTAthletics) September 9, 2023
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Just after 1:30 p.m., teams entered the field for a 1:42 p.m. kickoff. The match had just been postponed one more moment earlier.
The stadium’s patrons were instructed to vacate their seats and seek refuge in the concourses shortly after 1:45 p.m.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Fans inside Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field are asked to please take shelter in the concourses of the stadium.
— Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (@GTAthletics) September 9, 2023
They were informed that after the game began, spectators who had left the stadium would be permitted to enter again.
CURRENT STORIES:
The game’s kickoff time is presently unknown.
The Yellow Jackets’ match on Saturday will be their first of the year at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
After losing to the University of Louisville Cardinals 39-34 in their season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, they are currently 0-1 overall.
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