Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Democratic candidate for governor of Georgia, will headline the 2026 Georgia Giants Dinner on Friday, Aug. 21, at the Rome Civic Center.
Bottoms will serve as the keynote speaker for the annual event, which celebrates local and state Democrats who organizers say have made a lasting impact in their communities and the Democratic Party.
Josh McLaurin, Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, and Nikki Porcher, Democratic candidate for labor commissioner, will also serve as featured speakers during the evening’s program.
The Georgia Giants Dinner will bring Democrats together for an evening that includes a catered dinner, opportunities to socialize and the recognition of local and state Democratic leaders.
Proceeds from the event will support the party’s Get-Out-The-Vote efforts during the 2026 election season. Organizers said the funds will help with voter outreach, volunteer organizing and community engagement across the state.
Organizers are encouraging Democrats and supporters to attend as the party prepares for the 2026 election.
Check-in will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at the Rome Civic Center, with dinner scheduled for 6:30 p.m. and the program beginning at 7 p.m.
