Governor Kemp and First Lady Marty visit Korean War memorial and Anne Elizabeth Shepherd Home

COLUMBUS, Ga. ( WRBL ) — Thursday, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp made a couple stops in the Fountain City.

Kemp and the First Lady made stops at the Korean War memorial at the National Infantry Museum, Anne Elizabeth Shepard Home, a care facility for girls who have experience sexual trauma and the Plummer home to speak withe veterans.

Governor Kemp and the first lady join in the 100 year celebration of the Anne Elizabeth Shepherd Home. Kemp says seeing the help being given to girls in need was a heartwarming experience.

During his remarks, the governor stated the work being done at the home is near and dear to his and the first lady’s heart as she has led the charge to end human trafficking in the state.

“We’ve got a lot more work to do. We’ve tried to help a lot of individuals have a better life because they deserve that for sure,” Marty Kemp said. “Well, just one thing I want them to know is and everybody across this state is that people are there fighting for them. They love them, they care about them, and that they deserve an opportunity.”

The First Lady said it was good to know girls in Columbus are in a place where they are safe to thrive and learn.

In addition to the Governor’s visit, Mayor Skip Henderson designated Thursday, October 24th as Anne Elizabeth Shepherd home day.

Earlier in the day Governor Kemp at the Korean War dedication which honored those who fought in the Korean War in the 1950s. The memorial takes its place alongside a replica Vietnam Wall, the Global War on Terrorism Memorial, and the new Gold Star family monument.

“As our relationship continues to reach new heights economically, culturally and in defense, we can look back at the roots planted by the men of both the United States and the Republic of Korea and say, thank you for it all.” Kemp said.

In addition to discussing the memorial, the governor made time to talk politics.

Kemp has been a target of former President Trump’s since 2020 when Trump lost Georgia to President Biden by less than 12,000 votes. Despite their differences, Kemp is working to help Trump defeat Vice President in Georgia, a critical swing state that both candidates need to win the election.

Kemp spoke withe WRBL about recent reports that Gen. John Kelly, Trump’s former chief of staff, recent concerns about Trump’s fitness to hold the office again.

“They’re picking winners and losers,” Kemp said. “They’re supporting, you know, their supporters versus all citizens in equal ways.”

The governor also talked about the record early voting numbers. He said that vindicates him and the Republican-controlled General Assembly for the passage of the Voter Integrity Act.

With 12 days to go until the November 5 ^th election, Georgia has already set early voting records.

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