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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief

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Washington Bureau Chief for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Co-host of "Politically Georgia" podcast.

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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 4h
Georgia U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff said the Protect College Sports Act is an improvement over the status quo. His counterpart, Sen. Raphael Warnock, said it doesn’t do enough to protect athletes. (Gift link) www.ajc.com/politics/202...
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Ossoff says NIL bill is a good first step toward fixing college sports
Supporters say the Protect College Sports Act creates standards to even the college athletics playing field, but opponents say there are not enough benefits for athletes.
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 22/09/2026
Last week, I spent a lot of time with new Congressman Everton Blair Jr., watching how he was celebrated for being "one of the only" in several categories. Read more in the @ajc.com. (Gift link) www.ajc.com/politics/202...
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Black, gay and young, Everton Blair finds a warm welcome in Washington
U.S. Rep. Everton Blair Jr., D-Lilburn, has been celebrated for being Georgia's first openly gay member of Congress. He is also the delegation's youngest member.
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 22/09/2026
Awww. This is nice! Hey there!
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 17/09/2026
News: Congressman Everton Blair is launching a federal PAC to support like-minded candidates across the nation. More in today’s @ajc Politically Georgia newsletter. (Gift link) www.ajc.com/politics/202...
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Polls paint starkly different pictures of Georgia’s top races
The polls show the governor's race in a dead heat while Democrat U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff has a lead over Republican challenger Mike Collins.
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 17/09/2026
ICYMI: MARTA's CEO said more federal dollars are needed to address safety on the transit system. But he also thinks the state should finally begin supporting MARTA, too. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
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MARTA CEO joins transit leaders asking feds for more safety dollars
MARTA CEO Jonathan Hunt joined the leaders of the nation's largest transit agencies to push for more federal funding to address safety and security.
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 11/09/2026
‘He’s our leader,’ one Georgia attendee said. My final dispatch from the Republican Party's midterm convention in Dallas. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
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Georgia GOP activists leave midterm convention energized
Georgians attending the Republican Party's midterm convention in Dallas said it accomplished its purpose: to energize the base ahead of November's election.
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 10/09/2026
Yes. That is pointed out in my article.
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 10/09/2026
Night 1 of the GOP convention: Mike Collins highlights his sponsorship of the Laken Riley Act. Says Ossoff and Democrats don't reflect American values. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
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Mike Collins touts passage of Laken Riley Act at GOP midterm convention
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 09/09/2026
One year later, more than 500 Georgia National Guard members remain in DC. Activists and the DC Council want them to go home, but that is likely a decision for the next governor. Gift link: www.ajc.com/politics/202...
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One year later: More than 500 Georgia National Guard troops remain in D.C.
Gov. Brian Kemp deployed of Georgia National Guard members to Washington one year ago. Hundreds still remain.
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 09/09/2026
Starting tonight: The GOP midterm convention in Dallas. Here is my article about how Georgia Republicans are preparing to engage (or not). More to come live from Texas! Gift link: www.ajc.com/politics/202...
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Republicans’ midterm convention is all about Trump
The Republican Party's first ever midterm convention begins Wednesday. Although candidates such as Mike Collins have speaking roles, the focus will be President Donald Trump.
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 06/09/2026
She fixing to single handedly make Herve Leger bandage dresses a thing again
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 06/09/2026
Two Georgians will be on the speaking stage in Dallas. Mike Collins, who is in a tough Senate race, and U.S. Rep. Brian Jack, a Trump ally who is deputy chair of the NRCC www.ajc.com/politics/202...
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Mike Collins, facing tough Senate race, will speak at GOP convention
U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, who is running for Senate, and Rep. Brian Jack, will both be speaking at the Republican Party's midterm convention in Dallas, Texas.
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 28/08/2026
Republican groups told me they are still committed to helping Mike Collins defeat Jon Ossoff, even amid his controversies, and they have millions ready to spend. Gift link: www.ajc.com/politics/202...
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GOP groups ramp up spending to support Mike Collins
Groups affiliated with the Republican Party have pledged to spend at least $59 million in Georgia in hopes of helping U.S. Rep. Mike Collins unseat Sen. Jon Ossoff.
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 26/08/2026
Everton “EJ” Blair Jr., the former Gwinnett County School Board chair, will complete the late U.S. Rep. David Scott’s term in office following his win Tuesday in a special runoff against Scott’s daughter. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
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Everton Blair wins runoff to finish Rep. David Scott’s term
Everton Blair Jr. defeats Marcye Scott in the Aug. 25, 2026, special election runoff to finish late Congressman David Scott's term in office.
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 24/08/2026
My latest for the @ajc.com: Digging into recently filed financial disclosures of campaign opponents U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and U.S. Rep. Mike Collins. Collins' is crypto heavy, but doesn't appear to be making him rich. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
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Ossoff, Collins are millionaires. Here is how they manage their money.
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and his challenger, U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, both recently filed financial disclosure paperwork that provides insight into how they make their millions.
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 20/08/2026
Thanks, Shawn!
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 20/08/2026
I'm so late, but thanks boo!
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 30/07/2026
Humbled. Honored. Thank you to the Washington Government Relations Group for making me this year’s Gwen Ifill Award winner. And thank you @ajc.com for making sure the world knows.
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 29/07/2026
Democratic candidates Marcye Scott and former Gwinnett County School Board Chairman Everton Blair Jr. appear to be headed to a runoff to determine who will complete the remainder of late U.S. Rep. David Scott’s term in office. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
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Blair, Scott advance to runoff in 13th Congressional District special election
Democrats Marcye Scott and Everton Blair have advanced to an August runoff in the special election in Georgia's 13th Congressional District.
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 27/07/2026
Although the House Ethics Committee no longer has jurisdiction to investigate Brandon Phillips, its inquiry into whether U.S. Rep. Mike Collins violated any laws or rules is ongoing. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
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Former aide to Mike Collins dropped from House Ethics probe
Because U.S. Rep. Mike Collins parted ways with his former chief of staff Brandon Phillips, Phillips is no longer under investigation by the House Ethics Committee.
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 17/07/2026
Mike Collins is under scrutiny for son-in-law’s antisemitic comments, first reported by CNN. We heard from Jewish voters in Georgia who were unhappy with how Collins responded initially to that report. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
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Mike Collins under scrutiny for son-in-law’s antisemitic comments
U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, the Republican hoping to unseat Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff, points to his votes supporting Israel after news reports on his son-in-law’s social media.
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UATL @uatl.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Let @tiamitchell.com put u on to “CrazySexyCool — The TLC Musical.”
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 16/07/2026
Erica Schwartz, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said she will follow the science when it comes to addressing public health emergencies as she works to restore trust in the agency. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
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Nominee to head CDC promises to follow the science
Erica Schwartz, nominated to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Sean ‌Kaufman, tapped for a top job at HHS, testified at a confirmation hearing.
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 13/07/2026
Thank you to @uatl.bsky.social for allowing me to be the first to contribute to their new feature: "Let Me Put You On!" And it's all about opening night at CrazySexyCool-The TLC Musical. In a nutshell: It was amazing! www.uatl.com/news/2026/07...
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Let Me Put U On to ‘CrazySexyCool — the TLC Musical’
The stories of Atlanta trio T-Boz, Left Eye and Chilli were no mystery to me. I was still blown away.
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 06/07/2026
More on all six candidates in the Georgia’s 13th Congressional District special election www.ajc.com/politics/202...
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U.S. House District 13: Who is running to finish David Scott’s term
Four Democrats and two Republicans are running in a July 28 special election to fill out the remainder of U.S. Rep. David Scott's term. Scott died in April.
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 06/07/2026
Late Congressman David Scott’s youngest daughter is among the six candidates competing in the special election, now underway, to finish out his term. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
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Six candidates, including David Scott’s daughter, compete to finish his term
U.S. Rep. David Scott's daughter, Marcye, and former Gwinnett County School Board Chairman Everton Blair are among six candidates competing in the special election.
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 01/07/2026
Thank you to @qondintini.bsky.social for coming on the @ajc.com Politically Georgia podcast to chat with me about thirst traps, Senators My Boo and Bae and being a social media influencer in the world of politics. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
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How Qondi Ntini turned political thirst into campaign influence
Podcast Episode · Politically Georgia · July 1 · 38m
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 30/06/2026
I took a break from action at the Capitol to check out Georgia’s booth at the Great American State Fair. Not much interactive inside, but displays highlighting the state’s biggest commodities.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 29/06/2026
The dispute over whether Fulton County must seat two Republican-backed members to its election board is headed to state’s highest court.
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Fulton election board dispute goes to Georgia Supreme Court
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 29/06/2026
The 21st Century Road to Housing Act could be signed into law soon. Here is what stakeholders say could be the impact in Georgia.
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Congress passed an affordable housing package. What can it do for Georgia?
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Darializa Avila Chevalier is projected to win the Democratic primary in New York’s 13th Congressional District, a stunning defeat for incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat All three progressive candidates backed by Zohran Mamdani won their primaries
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Democratic Socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier Unseats 5-Term Congressman In New York Primary
In a stunning upset, the 32-year-old community organizer defeated Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat with help from Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
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washpressclub.bsky.social @washpressclub.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Barbara Tanabe @BarbaraTanabe shares some of the questions that popped from her first job interview. "The Fence at Minidoka" documentarian was also a reporter, anchor and assistant news director in Hawaii and Seattle. Hear more at wpcf.org/woman-in-journalism.
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 17/06/2026
Um. I don't do prediction markets but I'm sure google can point you to them. Polling doesn't happen that fast so give it a few weeks. Fundraising reports are also periodic. So in a nutshell, stay tuned.
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 17/06/2026
The Senate is in session today but @SenatorWarnock said he felt it was more important to fly to Georgia to speak against the redistricting special session he said could dilute Black political representation.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 17/06/2026
Billionaire Rick Jackson spent more than $100 million of his own money to defeat Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in Tuesday’s Republican runoff for governor. Read more: bit.ly/4oCUl30
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 17/06/2026
The Democratic Party's Senate campaign arm is already out with an ad attacking Collins www.dscc.org/article/dscc...
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DSCC Releases New Digital Ad on Mike Collins: “Too Extreme” - DSCC
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 17/06/2026
Ossoff previewing the attacks we can expect through November as he faces Mike Collins electjon.com/sen-ossoff-s...
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Sen. Ossoff Statement on GOP U.S. Senate Runoff Results - Jon Ossoff for U.S. Senate
U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff released the following statement:  “Donald Trump’s handpicked candidate Mike Collins is a notorious bigot, antisemite, and extremist currently under federal investigation for t...
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 17/06/2026
It ended up being an early call for U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, who will be the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Georgia. (Gift link) www.ajc.com/politics/202...
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Collins defeats Dooley for GOP U.S. Senate nomination
U.S. Rep. Mike Collins will face U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in November after winning the Republican runoff in Georgia's Senate contest.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 16/06/2026
A sermon on "crooked places made straight" Rev. Raphael Warnock preached during President Donald Trump's first term has become the basis of a book from the now U.S. senator.
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In new book, Warnock shares vision for straightening out politics
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 17/06/2026
Some House Republicans are privately resisting the idea of redrawing political boundaries during the special session that begins Wednesday.
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Georgia redistricting push falters as GOP divisions grow
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 17/06/2026
Mike Collins, grandchildren in tow, has arrived at his runoff election night party in Jackson, his hometown
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 16/06/2026
Some House Republicans are privately resisting the idea of redrawing political boundaries during the special session that begins Wednesday.
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Georgia redistricting push falters as GOP divisions grow
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 16/06/2026
Get the latest on key races, candidates, polling, voting information and election updates ahead of Georgia's June 16, 2026 runoff election.
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Georgia runoff election: Key races, candidates and what voters need to know
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 16/06/2026
Voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide marquee Republican runoffs for the GOP's gubernatorial and Senate nominations.
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What to watch in Georgia’s Senate and governor runoffs
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 15/06/2026
Trump after Sunday’s UFC fights flew to France for G7 meetings. This is where he is hosting tele-rally from. Says he has been up for 29 hours.
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 15/06/2026
Trump in tele-rally for Mike Collins: “I’m not supposed to talk about looks. But he’s got the look. He has the look of a senator.”
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 15/06/2026
The upcoming special session could produce a new congressional map in Georgia, but the lawmakers currently in those seats have no say in how they are drawn.
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For Georgia’s congressional delegation, redistricting is a waiting game
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 15/06/2026
I can't explain it fully, but this guy's Twitter feed feels more like what I expected for America 250 than just about any of the events that have been publicized as part of the actual celebrations.
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Tia Mitchell, AJC Washington Bureau Chief @tiamitchell.com · 15/06/2026
Dooley: “A vote for Mike Collins is a vote for Jon Ossoff. But a vote for me is a vote for the people of Georgia.”
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Sara Gregory @saraegregory.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
I'll be following MARTA service today - Any tips? DM me or call/text 470-540-5323!
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