Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp journeys to Italy in eighth overseas trip

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemps speaks during a press conference at the Georgia State Capitol on Feb. 13. (Matthew Pearson/WABE)

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is traveling to Italy in his eighth overseas trip as governor.

The Republican will leave this weekend for a six-day trip to the European nation. The delegation will include Kemp’s wife, Marty Kemp.

The governor says he will visit with nine companies that currently do business in Georgia or are building facilities in the state.