Bottoms acknowledged the importance of Georgia's coast during the interview, saying she intends to "lean in" to policies that promote economic prosperity particularly on the coast.

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms sat down with FOX 5 Atlanta to explain why she is the best choice to be the next governor of the state of Georgia.

If Bottoms wins, it would make her not only the first Black governor in Georgia’s history, but also the first woman.