Georgia Joins States Allowing College Athletes to be Paid
Monday, May 10th, 2021
Georgia is the latest state to allow college athletes to be paid after Gov. Brian Kemp signed into law a measure that he says ensures they be "fairly compensated" for their "name, image, and likeness."
"This bill will encourage more student-athletes to come to Georgia to receive both a great education and the opportunity to compete at the highest level," Kemp said Thursday. "As a diehard Georgia sports fan, I am so proud of the contributions that our student-athletes have made to our great state and look forward to cheering them on as we fully reopen and return back to normal."
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