Huntsman appearing at 2 Buckhead fund-raisers

Now GOP candidate Jon Huntsman's presidential candidacy really is official — he's making fund-raising stops in Buckhead.

Huntsman will be at a fund-raiser at JCT Kitchen & Bar at 1198 Howell Mill Road at 6 p.m., then make it to the City Club of Buckhead at 3343 Peachtree Road at 7 p.m., according to his calendar on Politico. He will also appear at the state Capitol Wednesday.

Newt Gingrich, whose campaign headquarters is in Buckhead, and Mitt Romney have also raised funds here. Former candidate Tim Pawlenty also made an appearance.

AJC political insider Jim Galloway says why Huntsman will get a warm reception in Buckhead.