ATLANTA – The presidential race is heating up in Georgia, with both campaigns striving to secure Peach State voters. Presumptive Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris is set to return to Georgia tomorrow, aiming to energize her supporters.

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On Sunday, the Georgia GOP held a packed event to train poll watchers, with Chairman Josh McKoon highlighting the growing enthusiasm among voters. McKoon emphasized the importance of early voting for their base, hoping to also mobilize less frequent voters to support President Trump and the Republican ticket. “We really want to turn our base voters early,” McKoon stated. “If we can get them to vote, they will vote for President Trump and the Republican ticket.”

Meanwhile, Democratic volunteers were active in DeKalb County on Saturday, canvassing as part of their Get Out the Vote effort. Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett participated, emphasizing the importance of connecting with voters. “So many people want to know who the candidate is and why they are supporting them,” Plaskett explained.

Recent Fox News polls indicate that the race is extremely close, with surveys conducted in battleground states like Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. In these states, the economy remains the most critical issue for voters.

Reflecting on the energy of Republican voters, McKoon remarked, “The enthusiasm and energy on behalf of the Republican voters is through the roof. I have never seen it like this before.”

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Georgia played a crucial role in the last election, and it is expected to be just as significant this November. According to several polls released last week, it’s a virtual toss-up between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

Vice President Kamala Harris is preparing to visit Georgia again, with a campaign stop scheduled in Atlanta on Tuesday. This will be her first appearance in Georgia since announcing her presidential bid. The Democratic Party could officially nominate Harris as their candidate as early as Aug. 1.

Some of Georgia’s attorneys were sparkling and dazzling in downtown Atlanta over the weekend.

On Saturday, the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorney’s Foundation held its Glitter Gala and Auction at the Intercontinental Hotel.

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This year’s theme was Hollywood Noire: A Vintage Ebony Carpet Affair.

The event helps raise money to support scholarships and helps sponsor the group’s mentoring program, pro Bono projects, and the group’s community health fair.

Channel 2′s Karyn Greer has been GABWA’s mistress of ceremony for the second year in a row.

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The evening kicked off with the silent auction and led into awards and recognitions.

All proceeds from the auction support the foundation and its charitable programs.

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The USC Trojans could be getting a massive flip in the coming days. According to USC insider from On3, Scott Schrader, USC is predicted to collect the talents of four-star linebacker Jadon Perlotte from the Georgia Bulldogs.

Perlotte is one of the top overall talents in the 2025 recruiting cycle. This past week, he was in Los Angeles for the Trojans’ big July recruiting weekend. That visit seems to be significant, as USC may have done enough to flip the incoming senior linebacker.

Perlotte is one heck of a high school prospect. He stands at 6-foot-3, 200 pounds, and is the nation’s No. 203 overall prospect, No. 21 linebacker, and No. 27 recruit from his home state of Georgia, according to On3.

The Georgia native headed to USC this week and told WeAreSC that he will be back in Southern California sometime in the season for an official visit. Many other top programs, like Alabama, Miami, and Tennessee, have their eye on Perlotte as well.

Perlotte committed to Georgia in early Dec. 2022. According to national recruiting analyst Greg Biggins, his style of play would perfectly fit the college game. He has a rare combination of size and athleticism, and he can line up at about three to four different spots on the gridiron.

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