Gov. Deal accepts friendly wager from Wisconsin governor

ATLANTA — Georgia Governor Nathan Deal and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker have engaged in a friendly wager ahead of the NFC Championship game.

The Atlanta Falcons will face the Green Bay Packers in the title game on Sunday.

Gov. Deal is confident that the Falcons will pull out the victory.

“Given the Atlanta Falcons’ stellar season under the leadership of Coach Dan Quinn and soon-to-be MVP and Pro Bowler Matt Ryan, I’m confident Falcons’ fans will be celebrating another win on Sunday,” Deal said.

"The additional five Falcons named to the 2017 Pro Bowl roster—Vic Beasley Jr., Matt Bryant, Devonta Freeman, Julio Jones and Alex Mack—will help ensure a strong victory, bringing the Packers’ winning streak and season to an end. We are excited to host the Packers at the Georgia Dome. Given Sunday’s forecast, which is 68 degrees, our guess is that many Packers fans are excited too. Falcons fans, let’s get ready to cheer our home team on to victory and show the world what it means to Rise Up."

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Walker believes his team is taking home the win.

"The Green Bay Packers are on a roll and have what it takes to go all the way this season," Walker said.

"The Falcons are going to be a tough opponent, but with the leadership of Mike McCarthy, the dedication and teamwork of the players, and, of course, our secret weapon - Aaron Rodgers, I am confident the Packers will pull out yet another 'W' in Atlanta. This Sunday, all of Packer Nation will be cheering on our team to victory."

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Here’s the wager:

In the unlikely event of a Falcons loss, Deal has wagered an ice-cold Coca-Cola, chili dogs from the Varsity, peach pies from Dickey Farms, Georgia peanuts and two six-packs of Tropicalia from Creature Comforts.

Walker has wagered two six-packs of Leinenkugle’s Wisconsin Red Pale Ale, a box of assorted chocolates from Serogy’s Chocolates, jars of liquid and spreadable crystal raw honey from Wisconsin Natural Acres, assorted Wisconsin artisan cheeses, crackers and sausage and a pair of Travel Wisconsin old-fashioned glasses.

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