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Democrats believe they could turn Georgia blue in 2014 or 2016

ATLANTA – Democrats in Georgia believe they can turn The Peach State into a blue state by as soon as 2014 or 2016. But, it will take strong candidates to run for Senate in 2014 and governor in 2016. That was the sentiment shared during an Atlanta Press Club Panel, “Loyal Opposition: What is the Future for Georgia Democrats?” The event featured a pair of state lawmakers, a political science professor, the head of an

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Atlanta Press Club Hosts Charter School Amendment Forum

Panelists will have the opportunity to discuss Georgia Charter School Amendment Sunday during the Atlanta Press Club’s Loudermilk-Young Debate Series. Jan Jones, Georgia House of Representatives; Kelly McCutchen, president of the Georgia Public Policy Foundation and founder of Tech High Charter School; Alvin Wilbanks, CEO and superintendent of Gwinnett County Public Schools; and Valarie Wilson, president of the Georgia School Board Association are invited to appear at the debate, which will air live statewide Sunday at

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Two Georgia candidates decline invitation to participate in statewide debate

ATLANTA — Two candidates running for public office are declining to debate their challengers in the Atlanta Press Club’s upcoming Loudermilk-Young Debate Series. Lee Anderson, a Republican running for Congress, and Stan Wise, a Republican running for a seat on the state’s Public Service Commission, have declined to appear at their respective Oct. 21 debates, which are airing on Georgia Public Broadcasting. “We believe the best public is an informed one. The Press Club’s forum,