The son of President Donald Trump plans to appear at an Athens campaign rally for Georgia gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp. Starting at 5 p.m. Tuesday at The Classic Center in downtown Athens, the rally will feature Donald J. Trump Jr. and former Fox News personality Kimberly Guilfoyle, according to an email sent to supporters. A Classic Center representative confirmed the rally and Trump's plans to attend. A spokesperson for Kemp's campaign said the current Georgia Secretary of State also plans to attend. Republican Kemp, an Athens native, is locked in a heated battle with Democratic opponent Stacey Abrams to replace current Gov. Nathan Deal. The rally costs $50 to attend, noted the news release. Tickets can be purchased online at https://bit.ly/2DZ9skF.<doc-sep>Athens, GA (30605) Today Scattered thunderstorms. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. High near 90F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.. Tonight Thunderstorms early, then mainly cloudy after midnight. Low 66F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%.<doc-sep>The dueling visits seem sure to fire up the progressive and conservative bases of each party, in a race that recent public polling shows locked in a dead heat. In Athens, Trump Jr. said that electing Republicans like Kemp to positions of power in states was key to the success of his father, President Donald Trump. He touted policies implemented by his father including recent federal tax cuts and negotiations with North Korea before complimenting Kemp's leadership in Georgia. "As successful as my father has been, he cannot do it alone. He needs all of your help. We can keep this going," Trump said. David Ellis, a 59 year-old Statesboro resident, wore a bright red Make America Great Again hat as he listened to Trump Jr. from the back of the crowded conference room in Athens. Ellis said that he was motivated to vote Republican "especially after the Judge Kavanaugh issue," saying he felt the process was unfair to Kavanaugh. Ellis also said that illegal immigration was a driving factor in his support for Trump and Kemp. "I just feel that you should come into the U.S. legally and not jump a fence," Ellis said. "If the far left would stop working against him he would already have that wall built," added Ellis's sister, 55 year-old Vidalia resident Susan Sheppard. Warren, meanwhile, made several campaign stops in Georgia for Abrams, and even made a few phone calls to rally support. "Hello, this is Elizabeth Warren." "I know you know this, but we've got less than 28 days to go and we need supporters that are going to help us make the difference," Warren said during one call. Monica Jones, a 45-year-old Riverdale resident who came out to see Warren and Abrams campaign, said that health care was a big issue motivating her to support Abrams. Jones said she has aging parents and worried about the cost of their care. She said that Abrams was the only candidate in the race that would expand Medicaid and that appealed to her. Warren told Abrams' supporters that the race was about more than just the future of the Peach State. "Every now and again you watch what's going on in Washington, and as my daddy used to say, 'a fish rots from the head,'" Warren said, portraying President Donald Trump as a corrupt and inept leader. "We're gonna return power to the people and call out what's going on in Washington. It's corruption pure and simple and it's going to stop," Warren told the office packed with Abrams' supporters. Warren has been a frequent critic of President Trump's, and Trump has been happy to return the favor. Trump mockingly referred to Warren, who is white, as "Pocahontas" in the past, a reference to Warren claiming Native American heritage during her academic career.<doc-sep>Athens area authorities plan to boost security for a Tuesday event at The Classic Center featuring the son of President Donald Trump. The event will feature Donald J. Trump Jr., Republican gubernatorial candidate and Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp and former Fox News personality Kimberly Guilfoyle, according to an email sent last week to Kemp supporters. Athens-Clarke County police said they are working with other law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety of all attendees while providing an area for free speech expression and a location for media. Police are urging all attendees to arrive early in anticipation of delays. The event is expected to get underway at about 6 p.m. As part of the security plans, the Courthouse Parking Deck at the corner of East Hancock Avenue and North Thomas Street will close to the public starting at 2 p.m. Tuesday, according to a news release issued by the police department. Starting at 4 p.m., some roadways around The Classic Center will close. Those include: Foundry Street from East Broad Street to East Dougherty Street;North Thomas Street from East Clayton Street to East Hancock Avenue;Thomas Street from East Clayton Street to East Broad Street will be closed to northbound traffic, but open to southbound traffic to East Broad Street. The eastern portion of East Washington Street to North Thomas Street is designated for protestors. An area near the corner of East Clayton Street and North Thomas Street is designated for media.<doc-sep>
It wasn’t just fans of Donald Trump Jr. who were in attendance at Turning Point USA’s event Tuesday night. Around 100 protesters set up across the street from The Classic Center, where the event was held. Turning Point USA’s University of Georgia chapter hosted Trump Jr., TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk, conservative commentator Candace Owens and former FOX News co-host Kimberly Guilfoyle at an event titled “Campus Clash.” Protesters outside The Classic Center’s doors engaged in chants and held heated discussions with men sporting President Trump’s signature red “Make America Great Again” hats. Those in Trump hats declined requests for interviews saying that, “We all know about the media and the right wing.” “Hey hey, ho ho, Donald Trump has got to go,” and “This is what democracy looks like,” were two of the most prominent chants the group engaged in. Protesters cited “xenophobia, racism, sexism and bigotry” as reasons for demonstrating at the event, which was moved from UGA’s campus due to ticket demand. “I’m a religion major and a Christian myself,” said Brandon Helton, a UGA graduate and first-year master’s student. “I take issue with the way the (Trump) administration speaks toward marginalized groups, like immigrants and the LGBT community.” Some protesters found their way inside The Classic Center, occasionally shouting objections toward the four speakers throughout the event. A section of about 50 individuals stood up during the question-and-answer session, some holding up the black power fist as they exited the room. For more from the event, see: Donald Trump Jr. praises father at Athens event PHOTOS: Brian Kemp rallies with Donald Trump Jr. at the Classic Center