ATHENS, Ga. - Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp officially endorsed former football coach Derek Dooley in the race to take Sen. Jon Ossoff's seat.

What we know:

The announcement took place an hour before Georgia's first home game of the season, right outside the football field named after Dooley's father – former University of Georgia football coach Vince Dooley.

Dooley announced his campaign in early August, and hired Kemp advisors to support his bid.

Dooley on connection between football and politics

What they're saying:

Dooley discussed his history with football and why he believes that makes him the best candidate.

"I could tell you in the locker room right now, right down the road, it doesn't matter what your race is, what your income level is, what your politics is, what your religi

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