By: Alyssa Wilson Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 617 on Thursday. The bill will allow college athletes in the state to earn money from their name, image and likeness beginning in July 2021. RELATED: Kelsey Koelzer becomes first Black ice hockey coach in NCAA history Kemp said he hopes the new law will help give the state a competitive edge in attracting players and students from Georgia and other states, The Moultrie Observer reported. 'I believe it sets Georgia on the path to accomplish something that quite honestly should have been done a long time ago,' he said. 'Thanks to [the bill], student […]
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