Bottoms faces empty podium on debate stage while Jackson campaigns with Kemp

A local news story from Georgia, reported by Georgia Recorder.

Local News · Georgia · October 12, 2026

From Georgia Recorder

Keisha Lance Bottoms, the Democratic nominee for governor, debated against an empty podium Monday night after GOP nominee Rick Jackson declined to participate in the Atlanta Press Club’s debates.

Reported by Georgia Recorder, October 12, 2026. Read the full story at Georgia Recorder →

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