THE FUZZY PEACH—8.21.2026—Mike Collins Gains Ground Against Jon Ossoff—Keisha Lance Bottoms Remains Silent on Debate—Much More

THE FUZZY PEACH—8.21.2026—Mike Collins Gains Ground Against Jon Ossoff—Keisha Lance Bottoms Remains Silent on Debate—Much More

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James Swafford
James Swafford
August 21, 2026

New Poll: Jon Ossoff Losing Ground as Mike Collins Gains Support

According to a new poll from Insider Advantage, Georgia’s Senate Race is tightening up as Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) gains support against Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA).

The new poll shows Sen. Ossoff with 50% and Rep. Collins with 43%. In July, the Senator’s support was 6% higher, which could mean two different things.

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Garrison Douglas, Rick Jackson campaign spokesperson, Keisha Lance Bottoms' Silence: "[Rick Jackson] accepted the exact town hall format Bottoms demanded more than 40 days ago. If Bottoms has time for multiple public appearances on Martha’s Vineyard, she has time for one town hall with the people she wants to govern."

Sheriff Craig Peavy endorsing Rick Jackson for Governor: “Rick Jackson is the candidate I trust to stand with sheriffs and law enforcement. I have Rick Jackson’s back because I know he has our back. He will be a true partner and help us keep Georgia safe.”

Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) on his visit to the Stewart Detention Center: "There are serious concerns in these facilities, particularly around the delivery of basic medical care, and so as a member of Congress, I thought it was important for me, as a voice for Georgia, to spend time speaking directly to those in the facility."

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Brian Kemp Announces New DeltaX HQ Coming to Walton County -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced that DeltaX will create approximately 250 new jobs and invest $141 million  in Walton County.

AG Chris Carr Announces Seizure and Return of Cryptocurrency to Elderly Victims -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his White Collar and Cyber Crime Unit seized and returned cryptocurrency to elderly fraud victims in Oconee County.

Brian Kemp Announces New Cirkla Facility Coming to City of Gainesville -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced that food packaging company Cirkla will invest more than $5 million to establish a new food packaging manufacturing facility in Gainesville, Georgia.

Lowndes and Dooly County Sheriffs Endorse Rick Jackson for Governor -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Lowndes County Sheriff Ashley Paulk and Dooly County Sheriff Craig Peavy announced today that they are endorsing Republican candidate Rick Jackson for Governor of Georgia.

Raphael Warnock Visits ICE Detention Center, Pushes for Answers on Alleged Lack of Medical Care -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) recently visited the Stewart Detention Center to push for answers about the alleged lack of medical care at the facility.

AG Chris Carr Appoints New Chief of Staff of Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Attorney General Chris Carr announced that Senior Assistant Attorney General Chris Keegan has been appointed as the new Section Chief of the office’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit.

New Poll: Jon Ossoff Losing Ground as Mike Collins Gains Support -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- According to a new poll from Insider Advantage, Georgia’s Senate Race is tightening up as Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) gains support against Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA).

Consumer Alert: GA Department of Agriculture Warns of Fraudulent Event at Farmers’ Market -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- The Georgia Department of Agriculture is warning the public about a fraudulent event promoted on Facebook.

Keisha Lance Bottoms Remains Silent on Rick Jackson’s Debate Challenge -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- 40 days since Jackson offered, Bottoms still has not publicly accepted this debate, even though she demanded it.

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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