Civic Power Series Part III: The People

Schedule

Thu Apr 23 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Big Bethel AME Church | Atlanta, GA

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Join us for Part III of our Civic Power Series as we meet the candidates for the 2026 Georgia Gubernatorial Race!
About this Event

Be part of the conversation! Join us for an important community conversation as we sit down with candidates for Georgia’s Governor and Lt. Governor. Hear directly from those seeking to lead our state as they share their platforms, priorities, and vision for Georgia’s future. This is your opportunity to stay informed, engage with the issues that matter most, and be part of a meaningful dialogue that puts the power back in the hands of the people. This is an event you do not want to miss!


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Agenda
Moderator
Host: Alexis Buchanan Thomas

Info: Co-Founder and Editor in Chief, Black Girls Do Politics


Gubernatorial Candidate
Host: Olu Brown
Gubernatorial Candidate
Host: Chris Carr
Gubernatorial Candidate
Host: Clark Dean
Gubernatorial Candidate
Host: Amanda Duffy
Gubernatorial Candidate
Host: Geoff Duncan
Gubernatorial Candidate
Host: Jason Esteves
Gubernatorial Candidate
Host: Derrick Jackson
Gubernatorial Candidate
Host: Rick Jackson
Gubernatorial Candidate
Host: Gregg Kirkpatrick
Gubernatorial Candidate
Host: Burt Jones
Gubernatorial Candidate
Host: Thomas Oliver
Gubernatorial Candidate
Host: Brad Raffensperger
Gubernatorial Candidate
Host: Thomas Williams
Gubernatorial Candidate
Host: Michael Thurmond
Gubernatorial Candidate
Host: Ken Yasger
Lieutenant Gubernatorial Candidate
Host: David Clark
Lieutenant Gubernatorial Candidate
Host: Greg Dolezal
Lieutenant Gubernatorial Candidate
Host: Steve Gooch
Lieutenant Gubernatorial Candidate
Host: John F. Kennedy
Lieutenant Gubernatorial Candidate
Host: Josh McLaurin
Lieutenant Gubernatorial Candidate
Host: Nabilah Parkes
Lieutenant Gubernatorial Candidate
Host: Brenda Nelson-Porter
Lieutenant Gubernatorial Candidate
Host: Dr. Takosha Swan
Lieutenant Gubernatorial Candidate
Host: Blake Tillery
Lieutenant Gubernatorial Candidate
Host: Richard Wright
Gubernatorial Candidate
Host: Keisha Lance Bottoms
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Big Bethel AME Church, 220 Auburn Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, United States

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