The Atlanta Press Club will host 5 televised debates this election season, giving candidates a chance to debate the issues before the general elections. All debates will take place at Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) located at 260 14th Street in Midtown, before a live studio audience. Members of media, students and the general public are welcome to attend. Please call 404-577-7377 with questions or if you would like to attend a debate.

Please see below for the taping schedule and air times.

Atlanta City Council President
Invited Candiates: Ceasar Mitchell, Clair Muller and Dave Gregory Walker
Taping: Friday, October 23 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at GPB
Airing: November 1 from 10:00 - 11 a.m. on PBA

Atlanta City Council Post 1 At - Large
Invited Candiates: Michael Julian Bond, Adam Brackman, Dwanda L. Farmer and Christopher Vaughn
Taping: Friday, October 23 from 2:00 – 2:45p.m. at GPB
Airing: Sunday, October 25 from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. on PBA

Atlanta City Council Post 2 At – Large
Invited Candiates: Amir Farokhi, Weslee Knapp and Aaron Watson
Taping : Friday, October 23 from 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. at GPB
Airing: : Sunday, October 25 from 10:45a.m. - 11:30 a.m. on PBA

Atlanta City Council Post 3 At – Large
Invited Candiates: Lamar Willis and Shelitha Robertson
Taping: Friday, October 23 from 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. at GPB
Airing: Sunday, October 25 from 11:30 a.m.- noon on PBA

The following debate will air live Sunday, October 25 at GPB:
Mayor City of Atlanta
Invited Candiates: Lisa Borders, Peter Brownlowe, Kyle Keyser, Mary Norwood, Kasim Reed,Jesse Spikes
Live at GPB from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.