BUTTS COUNTY, Ga. - Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones officially launched his campaign for Georgia governor with a rally in Butts County on Tuesday evening.

What they're saying:

"I'm Burt Jones, I'm from Jackson, Georgia, and I'm running to be your next governor," Jones told the room, which was met with a loud cheer.

Supporters made sure to emphasize President Donald Trump's endorsement of Jones, which they hope will lead to an easy victory in the Republican primary next May.

"President Trump knows Burt has integrity. He knows he has character. He knows he's a family man," United States Treasurer Brandon Beach said.

What we know:

Lt. Gov. Jones held his kickoff event at an event hall in Indian Springs State Park in Flovilla Tuesday evening.

His campaign is focusing on what he called

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