NRA leader appearing with Chambliss today

U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, who is in a runoff to keep his seat against Democratic challenger Jim Martin, will hold a rally in Perry today with a top National Rifle Association official.

Wayne LaPierre, the gun-rights advocacy group’s executive vice president, will appear with Chambliss during the 4 p.m. event in the Georgia Building at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter.

Those wishing to attend may RSVP by e-mailing rsvp@saxby.org, or call (678) 589-4888, according to the event announcement. If responding via e-mail, put “NRA Rally” in the subject line.