ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The two biggest heavyweights in Georgia’s nationally watched governor’s race are finally going to meet head-to-head.
On Thursday, Rick Jackson — the billionaire health care CEO whose entry into Georgia’s GOP gubernatorial primary has shaken the race to its core — agreed to a debate with Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, once thought to be a shoo-in for the nomination and even a favorite to be the governor’s mansion’s next occupant.
Jones himself challenged Jackson to a debate last week. Jones’ challenge did not include Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger or Attorney General Chris Carr, who are also running for Georgia’s GOP gubernatorial nomination this spring…