November 1, 2018 Dalton - Vice President Mike Pence and GOP gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp wave to supporters at Dalton Convention Center in Dalton on Thursday, November 1, 2018. The nationally-watched Georgia race for governor is about to get even more attention. Vice President Mike Pence is headed to Georgia on Thursday for a trio of events in conservative areas for Brian Kemp. Democrats are countering with a visit by Oprah Winfrey, who will appear with Stacey Abrams at a pair of town hall meetings. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM