A social media post by Georgia gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson has sparked online criticism, prompted a response from Democratic rival Keisha Lance Bottoms, and led the owners of an Atlanta restaurant to publicly distance themselves from the candidate’s political message.
The controversy began after Jackson shared a photo on social media with Toast on Lenox co-owner Tamara Young, congratulating her on the restaurant’s success and thanking her for the conversation. The post was later deleted after drawing criticism from some social media users, who questioned the restaurant’s decision to host the candidate and pose for a photo.
In an Instagram video post, Bottoms urged voters to focus on Jackson’s political positions rather than his visits to minority-owned businesses…