The conservative group Athens Classic hosted a mayoral debate on February 19, 2026. All five declared candidates (Tim Denson, Dexter Fisher, LaKeisha Gantt, Sharon Miller and Mara Zuniga) were in attendance. The debate was moderated by Tim Bryant.
3:01 – Opening statements
14:57 – Affordable housing
23:18 – Defunding the police
32:00 – ICE
40:12 – Sheriff’s office
49:03 – GA Square Mall
56:27 – Who did you vote for?
58:06 – Childcare
1:04:52 – Data centers
1:10:39 – Balancing the budget
1:16:37 – Closing statements
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