THE FUZZY PEACH—6.5.2026—Collins and Dooley Clash at Debate—Dolezal Attacks Kennedy—Much More

THE FUZZY PEACH—6.5.2026—Collins and Dooley Clash at Debate—Dolezal Attacks Kennedy—Much More

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James Swafford
James Swafford
June 5, 2026

Mike Collins, Derek Dooley Clash at Atlanta Press Club Debate

Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) faced off against political outsider Derek Dooley at a debate hosted by the Atlanta Press Club this past weekend. The two candidates clashed over immigration and ethics, but also took the opportunity to criticize Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA).

Rep. Collins eventually got the chance to challenge Dooley on his immigration policy. Specifically, Rep. Collins challenged Dooley on why he said it's fine for illegal immigrants to stay.

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Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) on his Republican Competition: "They tried to run Kemp, but he refused. So we're left with the congressman who's only a congressman because his daddy was a congressman and the coach, who's only a coach because his daddy was a coach."

State Representative David Clark (R-GA) Endorsing John F. Kennedy for Lt. Governor: “After serving with John in the General Assembly for over a decade, I have watched him deliver real conservative results for Georgia time and time again – never caring who got the credit or making promises he wouldn't keep.”

Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) Clashing with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: “So, you’re telling Americans it’s not so bad. Americans give the Trump economy a failing grade. You and I can disagree, but this is not about us."

Dome Politics

Republicans Lambast Jon Ossoff for Uniting with Keisha Lance Bottoms at Campaign Rally -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford

Mike Collins, Derek Dooley Clash at Atlanta Press Club Debate -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford

David Clark Endorses John F. Kennedy for Lt. Governor -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford

Brian Kemp Announces $57 Million and 70 New Jobs Coming to Macon-Bibb County -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford

Authority Brands To Establish Headquarters In Cobb County -- By Dome Politics' Alexa Ryan

Jon Ossoff Cosponsors Wildfire Response and Preparedness Act -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford

Greg Dolezal Attacks John F. Kennedy for DACA Policy He Maintained -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- State Senator Greg Dolezal (R-Cumming) faced off against former State Senator John F. Kennedy at a debate hosted by the Atlanta Press Club this past weekend. During the debate, Sen. Dolezal accused Kennedy of voting down a ban on illegal immigrants from holding driver’s licenses.

District Attorneys Challenge Nonpartisan Election Law -- By Dome Politics' Alexa Ryan -- DeKalb County's district attorney, Sherry Boston, filed a lawsuit against the state of Georgia in Fulton County Superior Court over House Bill 369, recently signed by Governor Brian Kemp, which would make several local elections in five metro Atlanta counties nonpartisan.

Raphael Warnock Clashes with Secretary Scott Bessent at Senate Committee Hearing -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) clashed with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the Trump administration’s economic and foreign policy during a recent Senate Finance Committee hearing.

Jon Ossoff Cosponsors Legislation to Prosecute Child Predators Online -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is cosponsoring Senate Bill 3397 to crack down on child predators victimizing minors online.

Hand-Marked Paper Ballot Resolution Advances -- By Dome Politics' Alexa Ryan -- Georgia's state election board passed a resolution in a 3-1 vote Thursday, allowing counties to switch to hand-marked paper ballots in the event the state's QR ballot issue is not resolved during the scheduled special session this summer.

Jon Ossoff Votes Against Funding ICE and Border Patrol for Next Three Years -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) voted against legislation to fund the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agencies.

James Swafford

James Swafford

James Swafford is a digital reporter Dome Politics specializing in congressional politics and state government. Swafford graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor's degree in Political Science and a concentration in International Affairs and Comparative Politics. Swafford now has a year of experience following the Georgia General Assembly and was on the ground covering Vice President JD Vance's visit to Georgia. He also recently interned for former Senator Kelly Loeffler’s Greater Georgia political committee and is now working towards a graduate degree.

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