From the Augusta Chronicle:

In back-to-back debates sponsored by the Atlanta Press Club and broadcast statewide by Georgia Public Broadcasting, the six candidates sparred over pressing issues and on whose professional experience was best. Republicans Sam Olens, Preston Smith and Max Wood went first, followed by Democrats Ken Hodges and Rob Teilhet.

Smith attacked Olens repeatedly for having been active in the Democratic Party and living in New Jersey, and Woods blasted him for the number of Democrats who have given to his campaign.

Olens shook it off, saying it was the price of being the front runner. Besides, he said, Republicans need Democratic votes to win in November. When given the chance to question his opponents, he declined so he wouldn’t have to be negative.

“I have not been negative or nasty in any prior campaign, and I will not do it now,” he said.
Throughout the half-hour forum, Olens stressed his managerial experience as Chairman of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners and its 4,500 employees.

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