ABC’s 538: This debate could shift the polls

The race to the White House could not be any more unclear. With young voters unhappy with their options and the narrow gap in national and state polls, this debate could shift the tide for President Joe Biden or former President Donald Trump.

According to ABC’s polling analysis team, 538, debates matter a whole lot more in closely divided presidential battles than you might think: “On average, polls have moved by 2.4 points in the two weeks after the first presidential debate of each cycle.”

And with Trump and Biden neck-and-neck, 2.4 points could make all the difference. Read the full analysis here.

Voters to decide between 7 candidates in special state Senate election

Six Republicans and one Democrat are competing for the opportunity to finish out former state Sen. Brandon Beach’s term, which goes through January 2027.

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Gov. Brian Kemp and President Donald Trump are looking for a GOP primary candidate who can beat Sen. Jon Ossoff in Georgia. It may be easier said than done.

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Kemp made the case for Dooley in a private donor call early Friday. “He’s a hard worker who can connect with people and will bring common sense to Washington,” he said.

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Georgia could restart regional energy, water reviews for data center proposals

Georgia is weighing rule changes to once again make certain data centers disclose information about their resource requirements to local planning authorities.

From Ponzi fallout to party power: Frost dynasty clings to Coweta GOP

By the end of the two-hour meeting, Brant Frost V had stepped down as Coweta County GOP chair. But in a show of his continued influence, he took on a new role.

After a decade of delays, $148M renovation to Cross Keys High begins

The $148 million project is expected to be completed in 2028. The school, which serves about 1,600 students, will remain open during construction.