ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order Tuesday that allows state schools to directly compensate athletes through name, image and likeness opportunities.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order on Tuesday that will allow schools like UGA to pay players directly for the use of their NIL.

Georgia governor Brian Kemp has signed an executive order prohibiting the NCAA from enforcing NIL legislation against in-state schools, state officials announced Tuesday. The ruling would give a major advantage to in-state schools,