Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to become the first Democratic nominee of South Asian descent.
It’s a moment in history that is not lost on Georgia’s growing Indian and South Asian population.
[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ]
Channel 2′s Candace McCowan was in Johns Creek Monday, where any say Biden’s endorsement of Harris could be a game-changer in the swing state.
One community that hosts a Diwali Festival here in Newtown Park attracts tens of thousands of people. The South Asian community in Johns Creek is flourishing, and while people are excited about Harris’ future, some say it will take more than her heritage to win their vote.
RELATED STORIES:
- How things changed for President Joe Biden following the Atlanta debate
- Local Biden supporters, Democrat party leaders ready to pivot after Biden drops out of the race
- New poll from AJC and UGA finds Donald Trump would have lead over Kamala Harris in GA
For Dr. Jagdish Sheth, an 85-year-old Emory economic professor, watching this big moment for Harris isn’t lost on him, especially with metro Atlanta’s blossoming Indian community.