The Atlanta Press Club is lining up three straight days of primary debates from April 26–28, giving voters a compact way to size up a long list of candidates ahead of Georgia's May 19 primary. Under the Loudermilk‑Young Debate Series banner, races for U.S. Senate, governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, the Georgia Public Service Commission and several U.S. House seats will all take a turn in the spotlight. Local journalists and public‑media moderators are set to push candidates for quick, clear answers as the campaign season barrels into early voting.
The Press Club's online schedule lays out the full lineup and livestream plans for the three‑day series, which kicks off Sunday at 9:30 a.m., resumes Monday at 11 a.m. and wraps up Tuesday at 10 a.m., according to Atlanta Press Club. SaportaReport reports the club will bring almost 85 candidates to the stage across 18 separate debates, making this one of the biggest single‑weekend lineups in the series' history.
Panelists and moderator
WABE host Jim Burress will moderate the series, according to his station profile at WABE. Axios Atlanta names Axios reporter Kristal Dixon and Georgia Recorder reporter Ross Williams as panelists who will question candidates in the 11th Congressional District debates.
Why these debates matter
The Press Club describes the Loudermilk‑Young series as a public‑service forum that lets voters get short, focused introductions to a large field of hopefuls in one place, a role the organization has filled for decades. Lauri Strauss, the club's debate logistics coordinator, told SaportaReport the goal is to make the debates “what is most informative for voters,” especially in races packed with unfamiliar names.
How to watch
All debates will be broadcast live on Georgia Public Broadcasting and on the Atlanta Press Club Debate YouTube channel, with recordings remaining available on demand. Viewers can follow the livestreams and find the full schedule and archived videos on the election pages at GPB or on the club's debate channel on YouTube.
