Atlanta News First to Host Statewide Debates for Georgia Gubernatorial and U.S. Senate Races
Atlanta News First is hosting televised debates this week in Atlanta for the Georgia gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races, which will be broadcast statewide across Gray Media Georgia stations.

Atlanta, GA, October 5, 2026 —
Atlanta News First is scheduled to host a series of televised debates this week in Atlanta. These debates will feature candidates for two prominent statewide races: the Georgia gubernatorial election and the U.S. Senate race.
The broadcasts are intended to provide voters across the state with an opportunity to hear directly from candidates vying for these key positions. The debates will be made available statewide, reaching a broad audience through the network of Gray Media Georgia stations.
Specific details regarding the exact dates and times for each debate, as well as the confirmed list of participating candidates, were not immediately available. The format of the debates and the moderators have also not been publicly announced at this time.
This initiative by Atlanta News First aims to inform the electorate as election day approaches. By offering a statewide broadcast, the network intends to ensure accessibility for residents regardless of their location within Georgia.
The televised debates are a significant component of campaign coverage, allowing for direct comparison of candidates’ platforms and policy positions on critical issues facing the state and the nation. Voters are encouraged to tune in to the Gray Media Georgia stations to watch the events.
Story summarized from the original created by Tim Darnell on www.atlantanewsfirst.com, see more information here.
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