THE FUZZY PEACH—10.16.2026—Jon Ossoff, Mike Collins Debate—Rick Jackson Leads Keisha Lance Bottoms—Much More

THE FUZZY PEACH—10.16.2026—Jon Ossoff, Mike Collins Debate—Rick Jackson Leads Keisha Lance Bottoms—Much More

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James Swafford
James Swafford
October 16, 2026

Mike Collins and Jon Ossoff Face Off in Second Senatorial Debate

Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) and Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) faced off for their second senatorial debate over who should represent Georgia in the U.S. Senate.

The two candidates clashed over immigration, affordability, and personal disputes like who really counts as a member of the “Epstein Class.”

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Dome Politics

NRSC Press Secretary Nick Puglia on Senator Jon Ossoff's (D-GA) Debate Performance: “No amount of makeup will cover up Jon Ossoff’s extreme record tonight. Mike Collins will once again expose Ossoff for being a fraud who cares more about his own political ambitions and the radical left’s agenda than delivering for Georgia.”

Rick Jackson on his Lead over Keisha Lance Bottoms as Early Voting Begins: “We have the momentum because Georgians across our state want a governor who shows up, stays, and finishes the job, not one who cuts and runs when things get hard. But it all comes down to the next 20 days. VOTE EARLY!”

Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA) on his Own Not Rent Act: "The fact that the median age of a first-time homebuyer has reached 40 years old is unacceptable. Hardworking Americans are doing everything right, yet the dream of owning a home remains out of reach."

Dome Politics

Brian Jack Delivers $1.88 Million Federal Investment to LaGrange College -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Representative Brian Jack (R-GA) recently visited LaGrange College to deliver an initial $1,883,050 federal investment through the U.S. Department of Education’s Strengthening Institutions Program.

I'm a Black Gen-Z restaurant manager. Here is why I am voting for Mike Collins. -- By Dome Politics' Guest Opinion

Many GOP states have imposed new voting rules this year, some mirroring Trump's midterm proposals -- By Dome Politics' Associated Press

Raphael Warnock Leads Coalition Opposing Head Start Program Overhaul -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) is leading a bicameral group of lawmakers in opposing the Trump Administration’s proposed overhaul of Head Start, a federal program dedicated to improving academic and health outcomes for children.

Governor Brian Kemp Announces 120 New Jobs Coming to Hall County -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) announced today that VDL Groep (VDL) will invest $77 million over the next several years to expand its footprint in Hall County, creating approximately 120 new jobs.

Mike Collins and Jon Ossoff Face Off in Second Senatorial Debate -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford

Rich McCormick Introduces Own Not Rent Act to Expand Homeownership -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA) recently introduced the Own Not Rent Act, legislation aimed at expanding homeownership opportunities.

Rick Jackson Leads Keisha Lance Bottoms in New InsiderAdvantage Poll -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- A new InsiderAdvantage poll shows Republican Rick Jackson ahead of Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms, 49% to 47%, in the race for Governor of Georgia.

AG Chris Carr Secures Victory in Defense of Georgia Social Media Law -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Attorney General Chris Carr announced today a major victory in defense of Senate Bill 351, Georgia’s law requiring parental consent before social media platforms can enter into account agreements with kids aged 15 and younger.

Trump will rally Georgia Republicans despite party divisions in battleground state -- By Dome Politics' Associated Press

Commissioner Tyler J. Harper Announces Details for Hurricane Helene Recovery Grants -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford --  Tyler J. Harper recently announced that the Georgia Hurricane Helene Block Grant has calculated award amounts for all traditional agricultural commodities and will begin sending funding agreements to applicants.  

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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