Tyler Perry may be adding a new title to his already impressive résumé, and this time, it involves Georgia politics!
The entertainment mogul has been named a co-chair of Georgia Governor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms’ gubernatorial transition team following her historic election victory.
On Friday, November 6, Bottoms officially introduced her transition team, which will help prepare her incoming administration ahead of her inauguration in January 2027. The initiative, titled “Georgia’s Promise,” brings together prominent business executives, political figures, entertainment leaders and community advocates.
Perry is among the ten co-chairs selected to help guide the transition. Other notable names include Home Depot co-founder Arthur Blank, former Walgreens CEO Rosalind Brewer, Jason Carter and nonprofit leader Michelle Nunn.
The filmmaker’s involvement comes as no surprise given his longstanding connection to Atlanta. Perry founded Tyler Perry Studios in the city, building one of the entertainment industry’s most recognizable production facilities and becoming a major figure in Georgia’s business and entertainment community.
Bottoms praised Perry’s contributions to Georgia, recognizing him as an entertainment mogul and philanthropist who has made a significant impact on the community.
The transition team will focus on preparing the incoming administration to take office, with priorities including affordability, access to quality and affordable healthcare, public education, teachers and students.
Bottoms also appointed John King, who previously served as chief operating officer during her time as Atlanta’s mayor, to oversee operations for the transition.
The announcement follows Bottoms’ groundbreaking election victory. She is set to become the first Black woman elected governor of a U.S. state when she takes office in January 2027.
From building an entertainment empire in Atlanta to now helping prepare the state’s next administration, Tyler Perry is taking on another significant role.
What do you think about Tyler Perry joining Keisha Lance Bottoms’ transition team?
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