Instead of suiting up in their usual business attire, Georgia lawmakers and their staff wore cleats and athletic wear for the General Assembly’s annual House vs. Senate kickball game on Tuesday.
Under the leadership and coaching of Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, the Senate came out asserting their dominance early on, holding a five-run lead in the fourth inning. House Speaker Jon Burns and his team adjusted their defense, substituting lawmakers and interns eager to turn the game’s tide.
The House’s morale noticeably changed after Rep. Kasey Carpenter managed to make it on base, sneaking past a toss to the Jones who was playing first base. This allowed the House to close the gap to only three runs in the fifth.
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