Photos: Snap shots from RedState Gathering, Day 1

News

The 2015 RedState Gathering in Atlanta kicked off around 8 a.m. on Friday August 7. The AJC was there to document scenes, speeches and other happening via Snapchat. To see the whole story, follow AJCnews.

"Operate in the context that everyone know where you stand," Chris Christie said during his turn on stage at Atlanta's 2015 RedState Gathering.

AJC’s Washington D.C. reporter Daniel Malloy breaks down Governor Bobby Jindal’s speech at RedState Gathering in Atlanta. For more of Malloy’s comments, follow AJCnews on Snapchat.

Bobby Jindal addresses the media at RedState Gathering in Atlanta. He had lots to say about Planned Parenthood. Hear more by following AJCnews on Snapchat.

AJC reporter Greg Bluestein breaks down Carly Fiorina’s speech at RedState Gathering in Atlanta after a triumphant debate the night before. For more of Bluestein’s comments, follow AJCnews on Snapchat.

Presidential hopeful Carly Fiorina addresses media after her speech at RedState Gathering. Hear more about her connection to the Clintons on Snapchat by adding AJCnews.

Senator Marco Rubio was the last to take to the RedState Gathering stage on Friday.

AJC reporter Aaron Gould Sheinin breaks down Rick Perry’s speech at RedState Gather in Atlanta. For more of Sheinin’ comments, follow AJCnews on snapchat.

A look at Friday night's RedState Gathering reception, which was for attendees only.

Want to see more from day one? Follow the RedState Gathering action live by adding the AJC on snapchat (username: AJCnews) and keep an eye on our Twitter (@AJC and @GAPoliticsNews) for links to our Periscope feeds and updates throughout the weekend. We’ll be bringing you more speech highlights, one-on-one interviews with candidates, commentary from our political reporters and, of course, scenes from the event — including Saturday night’s tailgate with Trump.

1/10

The 2015 RedState Gathering in Atlanta kicked off around 8 a.m. on Friday August 7. The AJC was there to document scenes, speeches and other happening via Snapchat. To see the whole story, follow AJCnews.

Today's Gallery Headlines

PHOTOS: Day 3 of Spring Training for Braves

AJC photos of the month -- January 2026

PHOTOS: Braves settle into day 2 of spring training

PHOTOS: Braves arrive for spring training

More Galleries

PHOTOS: Georgia's first snowfall of the year

PHOTOS: The Compass Rose Cafe serves up quality food with heaping side dishes of life skills

Juwad Maynard holds a banner during a protest in Atlanta on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, against the U.S. military action in Venezuela. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

PHOTOS: People gather in downtown Atlanta to protest U.S. military action in Venezuela

People prepare to run the Polar Opposite Peachtree Road Race on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Alerts