Governor-Elect Brian Kemp will visit Gainesville Friday evening as part of a statewide celebration tour ahead of his Jan. 14 inauguration.

Kemp, his wife Marty and local elected officials will be at the Gainesville Civic Center Friday from 6 to 8 p.m.

Community members can register for the free event online.

The event is one of nine celebrations statewide, including one in Columbus for military appreciation and another in Blakely for law enforcement and first responders.