ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Georgia Bulldogs’ game against Austin Peay on Saturday entered a rain delay during halftime and resumed at 6:02 p.m.

Georgia led Austin Peay, 14-3, at the half before the delay.

The team announced that play was suspended due to lightning being detected within eight miles of the stadium. Play can’t start up again until it’s been 30 minutes since the last lightning strike.

Due to anticipated storms in the evening, the university moved up Saturday’s game to 2:30 p.m. from its original 3:30 p.m. start time.

>> First Alert Weather Day: Rain and storms likely Saturday

Sanford Stadium gates opened to fans at 1 p.m. with the Dawg Walk taking place at 12:55 p.m.

The Atlanta News First crew is in Athens, looking ahead to the game with ‘Gametime’ and ‘Overtime’ shows.

>> ‘ANF Gametime’ to preview Georgia’s game against Austin Peay

Former Bulldogs’ quarterback Jake Fromm and ANF sports director Baillie Burmaster will be joined by UGA football alum Rennie Curran and Davin Bellamy once again from Creature Comforts.

Coverage began from the brewery in downtown Athens at 1:30 p.m. Fans are encouraged to join the crew on set. From home, catch the action on Atlanta News First.

• WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 6, and every game day this season
• TIME: ‘Gametime’ from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.; ‘Overtime’ returns immediately after the game
• ON TV: Atlanta News First - Free on channel 46 over the air, on Xfinity Comcast, Charter Spectrum, DirecTV and Dish, and YouTube TV.

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