Hurricane Irma evacuees welcome to free Mercer football tickets for Saturday’s game

Hurricane Irma evacuees who have fled to Middle Georgia are being offered free tickets to Mercer University’s football game Saturday against Wofford.

The game is at 4 p.m. at the Five Star Stadium, 1327 Stadium Drive, Macon.

"We want to welcome our friends from Florida, coastal Georgia and all areas affected by Hurricane Irma,” said Jim Cole, Mercer’s athletic director, in a news release posted on the college’s athletics website. "Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected and we hope to provide an outlet to those who have evacuated to Middle Georgia."

Evacuees affected by the storm can obtain their tickets 4 ways:

1. Email athletics@mercer.edu or call 478-301-5217 to request/reserve tickets.

2. Pick up at Macon's Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St., Macon, from10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday.

3. Pick up voucher at the various participating hotels in Macon area — starting Friday.

4. Walk-up at will call ticket booth on Saturday at Five Star Stadium. Proof of identification is required.

Additionally, while the football tickets are free, there is a $10 charge for parking per vehicle.

This story was originally published September 7, 2017 at 2:06 PM with the headline "Hurricane Irma evacuees welcome to free Mercer football tickets for Saturday’s game."