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- Republican Rick Jackson skipped the Atlanta Press Club governor’s debate, leaving Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms alone.
- Jackson’s campaign said a scheduling conflict and a Savannah-area tour caused his absence.
- Bottoms accused Jackson of hiding behind his billions and avoiding taxpayer-record scrutiny.
- Decision Desk HQ poll shows Jackson leading Bottoms 49% to 47%, within the margin of error.