Georgia’s Kemp kicks off victory lap after contentious race

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — After a contentious race that drew national attention, Georgia’s soon-to-be-governor is taking a victory lap across the state and giving a glimpse of his top priorities for the year.
Ahead of next week’s inauguration, Republican Gov.-elect Brian Kemp kicked off what he’s calling a “thank-you tour” Wednesday in Augusta, where he mingled with dozens of supporters at a banquet hall near Augusta National Golf Club.
Kemp says he plans to focus h