THOMAS COUNTY, GA (WTXL) — As gubernatorial candidates campaign across south Georgia, local farmers say affordability is what they want to see Georgia's next governor address. Agriculture is a big part of Georgia's economy, and farmers say keeping up with operations has become a challenge. Georgia's next governor will be decided in less than two weeks, and south Georgia voters are making their voices heard. Neighbors I spoke with say they want relief when it comes to being able to afford the basic necessities. William Simmons has owned his small farm in Thomasville for more than 20 years and has seen the farming industry change over time. Simmons says he's concerned that if state leaders don't figure out how to offset the costs of supplies farmers need to operate, small farmers will be forced to leave. "Since gas prices and fertilizer and everything has increased, I'm worried about whether the farmers are going to be able hold onto to their land," Simmons said. That's one of many concerns South Georgia voters say they want addressed by whoever the next governor will be. "The price of everything has gone up so much it's hard to make a living, most smaller farmers are having to operate on a part time basis in order to survive," Simmons said. Accessible healthcare, cost of living and mental health were among the concerns neighbors say matter to them. Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms made a stop in Thomasville Friday on the latest leg of her campaign trail. "I want to be…
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