Georgia lawmakers, lobbyists and voters rejoice: The big pig roast is back on.
The Wild Hog Supper, the traditional kickoff to the state’s legislative session, will return to Atlanta on Feb. 27.
The dinner, now in its 55th year, was supposed to have been held on Jan. 8, but it was postponed when it appeared that Atlanta was about to be walloped by winter weather.
Held at the Georgia Railroad Depot across the street from the Capitol, the supper is one of the biggest events of the political year. The governor and every major elected official typically attends as the Capitol crowd returns to the city for the new legislative year.
Tickets purchased for the original date will be honored, and more are available via the website of the Georgia Food Bank Association, which sponsors and benefits from the event. Proceeds will go toward the food bank association's statewide Farm to Food Bank program.
Tickets will also be available at the door. A ticket plus at least one nonperishable food item is required for entry. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the event ends at 7:30 p.m.
