Keisha Lance Bottoms Forms Georgia's Promise Transition Team

Governor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms has established a transition team called Georgia's Promise to prepare for her inauguration as Governor of Georgia. The team includes a mix of former Atlanta city officials, political leaders, and business executives, such as Home Depot co-founder Arthur Blank, filmmaker Tyler Perry, former state Senator Jason Carter, and former Walgreens CEO Rosalind Brewer.

Bottoms, a Democrat who defeated Republican Rick Jackson, stated that the team's goal is "to be ready to govern on day one." Outgoing Republican Governor Brian Kemp has pledged a smooth transition of power. Kemp confirmed he will not call a special session to limit executive powers or redraw political districts before Bottoms takes office.

Bottoms will assume leadership at a time of shifting political dynamics in the state. Democrats have gained control of the state House, while Republicans continue to hold a narrow majority in the state Senate.