JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The annual Georgia-Florida Football Classic will go on in Jacksonville this year despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the city’s mayor says.The rivalry game between the Georgia Bulldogs and Florida Gators, which brings in a lot of money for the city each year as fans of both teams travel from out of town for the event, is set for Nov.
7 but with COVID-19 restrictions in place, including limited capacity.“The annual Georgia-Florida Football Classic is one of our city’s most well-known and celebrated traditions,” Mayor Lenny Curry said. “We are both thankful and excited that we are able to carry on with the game this year.