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Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, left, and his Republican challenger, U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, met in their first U.S. Senate debate, hosted by Atlanta News First at Assembly Studios on Thursday in Atlanta. (Atlanta News First/WANF)

5 takeaways from the U.S. Senate debate

Republican Mike Collins and Democrat Jon Ossoff met in the first of two debates before the Nov. 3 election for U.S. Senate.

PATRICIA MURPHY

Ossoff wanted to tie Collins to Trump in Senate debate. Collins did it for him.

Ga. election board director acts without approval, tests limits of authority

‘Take it down’: Secoriea Turner’s family condemns new Rick Jackson ad

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Democratic nominee for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms (left) and Republican nominee for governor Rick Jackson. (Abbey Cutrer for the AJC; Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Post-debate ad war heats up between Bottoms and Jackson

The debate for Georgia governor may be over, but the fight to define what happened on that stage is just getting started.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Keisha Lance Bottoms speaks for herself after Tuesday’s debate

The Democratic nominee for governor showed up to the spin room following Tuesday night's debate with Republican nominee Rick Jackson.

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5 things to watch for in Tuesday’s governor’s race debate

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson will appear together during a town hall-style debate hosted by Atlanta News First at 8 p.m.

Your Politics Team

Adam Beam

Adam Beam is the deputy politics editor.

Adam Beam

Adam Beam is the deputy politics editor.

Greg Bluestein

Greg Bluestein is the Atlanta Journal Constitution's chief political reporter.

Greg Bluestein

Greg Bluestein is the Atlanta Journal Constitution's chief political reporter.

Riley Bunch

Riley Bunch is an enterprise reporter covering the impacts of politics and policy on everyday Georgians.

Riley Bunch

Riley Bunch is an enterprise reporter covering the impacts of politics and policy on everyday Georgians.

Caleb Groves

Caleb Groves is a political reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Caleb Groves

Caleb Groves is a political reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Chris Joyner

Chris Joyner is the politics editor.

Chris Joyner

Chris Joyner is the politics editor.

Shannon McCaffrey

Shannon McCaffrey is the managing editor for politics and business.

Shannon McCaffrey

Shannon McCaffrey is the managing editor for politics and business.

Tia Mitchell

Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief and a co-host of the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

Tia Mitchell

Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief and a co-host of the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy is the AJC's senior political columnist.

Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy is the AJC's senior political columnist.

David Wickert

David Wickert writes about the state budget, finance and voting issues.

David Wickert

David Wickert writes about the state budget, finance and voting issues.

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Keisha Lance Bottoms is in for a very different race against Rick Jackson

Mike Collins won the GOP base. Can he convince the rest of the party?

Opinion and Voices

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.

PATRICIA MURPHY

Ossoff wanted to tie Collins to Trump in Senate debate. Collins did it for him.

Mike Collins is ride or die MAGA Republican in U.S. Senate debate against Jon Ossoff.

GUEST COLUMN

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.

Lobbyists spend big on Georgia lawmakers’ summer travel

State Election Board pressures secretary of state to update voting machines

Georgia leaders agree Flock needs guardrails. The rift is over how far to go.

Georgia has a powerful lieutenant governor. Will it stay that way?

Gwinnett DA files lawsuit in fight over nonpartisan voting law

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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.

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.

Why Georgia politicians keep showing up on football Saturdays

President Donald Trump plans to attend the University of Georgia football game against Alabama on Saturday, weather permitting.

Ga. election board director acts without approval, tests limits of authority

The State Election Board's executive director sent letters to the Trump administration. A majority of members believe he's exceeded his authority.

PATRICIA MURPHY

Ossoff wanted to tie Collins to Trump in Senate debate. Collins did it for him.

Mike Collins is ride or die MAGA Republican in U.S. Senate debate against Jon Ossoff.

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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.

5 takeaways from the U.S. Senate debate

Republican Mike Collins and Democrat Jon Ossoff met in the first of two debates before the Nov. 3 election for U.S. Senate.

Atlanta attorneys for Secoriea Turners family call on Rick Jackson to stop using her likeness.

‘Take it down’: Secoriea Turner’s family condemns new Rick Jackson ad

The ad from the Republican nominee for governor in Georgia targets Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and features an anguished 911 call from Secoriea Turner's mother.

Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff (left) and Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Collins will meet Thursday for their first head-to-head debate. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Can Collins change the race? 5 things to watch in Georgia’s Senate debate.

Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Collins are set to meet Thursday on Atlanta News First for their first head-to-head debate.

Donald Trump’s visit spotlights GOP’s last major foothold in Cobb County

Trump eyes return to Georgia ahead of November midterms

A visit by Donald Trump to Georgia before the Nov. 3 election could be a headache for Republican Rick Jackson, who has been distancing himself from the president.