Georgia Alabama Game Stays Scheduled as Hurricane Isaias Arrives

The Georgia Alabama Southeastern Conference football game remained scheduled for Saturday night in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, as Hurricane Isaias reached the U.S. Gulf Coast, while President Donald Trump canceled his planned attendance because of storm-related concerns, according to The Associated Press.

The matchup between No. 2 Georgia and No. 6 Alabama was set to proceed despite the hurricane's arrival along the Gulf Coast. The Associated Press reported the game location and schedule were unchanged.

Trump announced Friday that he would not attend the game in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, after initially planning to be present. He said the decision was tied to concerns about emergency response efforts during the storm.

"Based on the fact that a huge Hurricane/Storm is coming, it is important to have our wonderful First Responders, Law Enforcement, and others, focused on that Storm, and in no way be thinking about the safety, or presence, of the President of the United States, ME!" said Donald Trump, President.

The Associated Press reported that Trump shared the statement on his social media site. The cancellation changed his plans but did not affect the scheduled SEC matchup between the Bulldogs and Crimson Tide.