Atlanta Press Club to Host Runoff Debates

Tuesday, 03 August 2010 15:21 | Written by Mercy Otis Warren |

From APC:

The Atlanta Press Club will host 9 primary run-off debates giving candidates a chance to debate the issues. The debates will take place at Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB), located at 260 14th Street in Midtown, in front of a live studio audience. Press club members, journalists, college students, and supporters are invited to be part of the live audience.

Please call 404-577-7377 with questions or if you would like to attend a debate.

All debates will be archived on the Atlanta Press Club's website under the Debates section.

Please see below for the taping schedule and air times.

The following will air on Friday, Aug 6

*Public Service Commission, District 2 Republicans
Invited candidates include John Douglas and Tim Echols
This debate will tape from 5-5:30 p.m

*Insurance Commissioner Republicans
Invited candidates include Ralph Hudgens and Maria Sheffield
This debate will air live from 7:30-8 p.m.

The following will air live Sunday, August 8

*Governor Republicans
Invited candidates include Nathan Deal and Karen Handel
This debate will air live from 7:00 - 7:30 p.m

*Attorney General Republicans
Invited candidates include Sam Olens and Preston Smith
This debate will air live from 7:30 - 8 p.m.