Georgia Democratic candidate for governor Jason Carter, left, speaks as Republican candidate Gov. Nathan Deal, right, looks on during a debate Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014, in Perry, Ga.
Former President Jimmy Carter, right, holds the hand of wife Rosalynn as she wipes her eye while they are serenaded with the song "Imagine" by John Lennon during his 90th birthday celebration, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, in Atlanta.Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, will attend a $200 a plate fundraiser in Chattanooga on Oct. 13, according to organizers.
Carter is raising funds to assist his son, Georgia Gubernatorial candidate Jason Carter. Jason Carter, a democrat, is running against incumbent Nathan Deal, a republican.
Real Clear Politics shows Deal up by an average of 3.2 points in the governor's race, which Real Clear Politics rates as a toss-up.
Carter will also attend the Kefauver dinner at the Chattanooga Convention Center, where he will greet guests prior to the start of the program at 6 p.m.
In 1974, then-presidential hopeful Jimmy Carter spoke at the first-ever Kefauver dinner.
Carter plans to take photos with donors at the fundraiser from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.