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Rick Jackson and Mike Collins
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Top Georgia Republicans diverge on Trump strategy

During a tele-rally Sunday night, Republicans Mike Collins and Rick Jackson struck very different tones when it came to President Donald Trump's support.

Democrat and Republican candidates for governor debate
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Jackson plans statewide press tour with Kemp instead of debating Bottoms

The Atlanta Press Club's Loudermilk-Young Debate Series begins Monday, giving down-ballot candidates a chance to break through before early voting begins.

Ossoff Collins debate
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Jon Ossoff puts Mike Collins on ‘trial’ in fiery U.S. Senate debate

Ossoff, the Democratic incumbent, is leading in the polls and has a big fundraising advantage. But he acted as if he were the underdog on Thursday.

Opinion and Voices

Keisha Lance Bottoms
DAVID PLAZAS

Keisha Lance Bottoms didn’t let Atlanta ‘burn.’ Don’t tell her critics.

Critics of former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms say she let the city burn. That narrative is overblown but effective against the Democratic nominee for Georgia governor.

Jacob Parcel (right) talks about the struggles of trying to buy a house in Atlanta during a July news conference in the Adamsville neighborhood of Atlanta to talk about the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. Also shown, from left, are Parcel's son, Dominic, 9; Atlanta City Council Member Andrea Boone; Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens; and U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock (in background). (Ben Gray for the AJC)
GUEST COLUMN

Georgia should make homes more affordable following new federal law passage

Congress passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. Now, it's up to the Georgia General Assembly to take steps to make housing more affordable and accessible to residents.

U.S. Senate runoff
AJC CONTRIBUTOR

Mike Collins does not seem to notice or care about the company he keeps

Republican U.S. Senate nominee Mike Collins denounces white nationalism and white supremacy, but many of the associates around him cast doubt on his judgment.

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Amid debate fireworks, Georgia U.S. Senate candidates reveal key positions

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Rick Jackson and Mike Collins
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Top Georgia Republicans diverge on Trump strategy

Daycares

Children suffered burns and beatings. Georgia calls it quality daycare.

Atlanta Press Club governor debate photo request

An empty lectern and sharp attacks define Georgia debates