Countdown to election: 6 days

Where was he? Augusta, Athens, Gainesville, Norcross

Themes: Supporting small businesses, reducing unemployment, boosting support for education and representing the entire state of Georgia, not just Atlanta

What he said: "Small businesses create two out of every three jobs that there are in our economy. And small businesses and middle-class families have been left out of the governor's economic development plan."

What a voter said: "(Gov. Nathan) Deal came into office broke and he is now a millionaire. That doesn't sit well with us." — Joel Eizenstat of Athens

Atmosphere: Crowds were smaller in the morning as Carter visited businesses in Augusta, but they grew larger in the afternoon as he worked his base in Athens. Scores of supporters showed up for a lively campaign event on the University of Georgia campus. Carter was joined by his grandmother, former first lady Rosalynn Carter.

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— Jeremy Redmon

Nathan Deal

Republican gubernatorial candidate

Where was he? Rome, Macon, Columbus, Blakely, Albany and Sylvester

Themes: Deal rolled out a new attack accusing Carter of "Washington math," which he mentioned at every stop. He claimed Carter would raise taxes and pump up spending.

What he said: "When I say I've added money for education, (Carter) says I cut. That's Washington math. I was in Congress. I know (Democrats) only understand addition. The only way they understand subtraction is the funding of the military."

What a voter said: "It's so important to be here for the community. I think the governor has done great for the state." — Lee Brown of Blakely

Atmosphere: A crowd of more than 150 greeted Deal at a boisterous rally in Rome, but the audiences were tamer as the day stretched. The governor campaigned again with a host of state officials who, on the second day of the tour, had tightened their stump speeches.

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— Greg Bluestein

Michelle Nunn

Democratic Senate candidate

Where was she? Augusta, Savannah

Themes: Service. Nunn took part in service projects at a pair of elementary schools where volunteers read to children.

What she said: “People know how to solve problems and get things done. We need to take those skills to Washington. I asked teachers what they need. They mentioned all kinds of things. Not one said we need to eradicate the Department of Education.”

What a voter said: “I believe we need more women in Congress. We need people that work together across party lines. She’s very low-key. She’s not partisan. Her father, too, I have a lot of respect for him. She is such a nice person. I really wish she wins this.” — Jurgen Dinger of Savannah

Atmosphere: Low-key. Her two appearances were at schools and about volunteering, not rallying rabid supporters. The several dozen that came to each event were enthusiastic, but respectful of the settings.

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— Aaron Gould Sheinin

David Perdue

Republican Senate candidate

Where was he? Clayton, Dahlonega, Dawsonville, Gainesville, Milton

Themes: Momentum – a new SurveyUSA poll showed Perdue moving into a slim lead after he trailed last week.

What he said: “The excitement and energy we’re getting from around the state is unbelievable. We’re surging ahead right now. Momentum is on our side because we’re finally, finally after 15 weeks talking about the issues. (Michelle Nunn’s) too liberal for Georgia.”

What a voter said: “Anybody who’s going to be a rubber stamp for Obamacare, I’m outta here like Vladimir.” — Peg Rhone of Dawsonville

Atmosphere: Perdue was joined by Republican U.S. Reps. Tom Graves of Ranger and Doug Collins of Gainesville to fire up crowds that got bigger and more enthusiastic in more populated areas. He drew a good 200 to a gun store in Dawsonville.

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— Daniel Malloy