SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – WTOC’s sister station, Atlanta News First, announced Monday that it will host an exclusive, live gubernatorial town hall debate between Rick Jackson (R) and Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, at 8 p.m. The one-hour debate will broadcast live from Assembly Studios, Gray Media’s state-of-the-art studio production facility in Atlanta. The event will follow a modified town hall format, giving undecided local voters the unique opportunity to ask questions directly to the candidates about the most pressing issues facing the community. The live event will be moderated by Atlanta News First anchor Rick Folbaum, host of the station’s premier political and public affairs program, On the Record. “Atlanta News First is dedicated to providing our community with direct access to the leaders shaping our future,” said Erik Schrader, vice president and general manager of Atlanta News First. “By bringing undecided voters face-to-face with the candidates in a town hall format, we are ensuring that the questions that matter most to families in metro Atlanta are answered directly on our stage,” Schrader said. “We are proud to leverage the world-class production capabilities of Assembly Studios to deliver this vital civic broadcast.” To provide comprehensive coverage, WTOC’s sister station will also produce dedicated 30-minute pre- and post-debate programs. “On the Record: Live,” hosted by Doug Reardon, will serve as the pre-debate show beginning at 7:30…
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