Fulton Chairman Makes Wager With Seattle Leader Over NFL Playoff Game

Confident in the home team, Fulton County's Chairman John Eaves made a friendly wager over the outcome of Sunday’s Falcons/Seattle Seahawks playoff game with Washington's King County Executive Dow Constantine.

The two conversed via webcam Thursday; the video can be seen online, it is also attached to this article.

“Fulton County and the entire metro Atlanta region are rooting for the Falcons and are proud of their efforts to make it to the playoffs”, said  Eaves. ”We are happy to join Executive Constantine in supporting our champions on the field and in business. Go Falcons!”

Executive Constantine is putting up coffee from Seattle companies – Starbucks along with several small roasters. Chairman Eaves is wagering Coca-Cola products, which is based in Atlanta.

“The whole region is excited for the game on Sunday, and I want to thank Chairman Eaves for joining me in this friendly wager to highlight our local companies, and our winning teams,” said Constantine. “Go Hawks!”

The Atlanta Falcons will host the Seattle Seahawks at the Georgia Dome on Sunday, Jan. 13, at 1 p.m. EST. It will be broadcast locally on FOX, and via radio on 710 AM.