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Debate or football: What will you be watching, Atlanta?

By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Sept 26, 2016

It's decision time, Atlanta.

The first of three presidential debates between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will air Monday night from Hofstra University in New York. The political football kicks off at 9 p.m. across network and cable news channels.

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