Keisha Lance Bottoms Enters Georgia Governor Race

ATLANTA, GA - Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has officially entered the race for Georgia governor. The Democrat announced her candidacy today, citing her experience as mayor as key to her qualifications. Bottoms served one term as the mayor of Atlanta, a period she described as providing her with "battle-tested executive leadership."

"I believe my time as mayor has prepared me to lead our state," Bottoms stated in her announcement. "I understand the challenges facing Georgians and I am ready to tackle them head-on."

Bottoms' platform is expected to focus on key issues such as education, healthcare, and economic opportunity. She has a strong track record on issues such as affordable housing and criminal justice reform during her time as mayor. The race for governor is expected to be a close contest, with Bottoms likely to face stiff competition from other candidates. Political analysts predict that her experience in Atlanta will be a major asset in her campaign.