Updated Monday at 4:35 p.m.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp plans to appoint Kelly Loeffler on Wednesday as the state’s next U.S. senator, effective Jan. 1, according to two sources with knowledge of Kemp’s decision.
The businesswoman and Republican donor will fill the seat held by U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, who plans to retire Dec. 31 for health reasons.
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