Metro Atlanta voters react to Trump-Harris presidential debate

ATLANTA - In the first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, both sides were eager to watch and support their candidate.

In Atlanta, Democrats and Republicans hosted watch parties across the city. In Southwest Atlanta, the HBCU Green Fund brought together Atlanta University Center students and the community for an evening of civic engagement. The event aimed to bridge generational viewpoints and focus on engaging young voters.

"It's really important to have young people, especially young college students educated," said Felicia Davis, the founder of the HBCU Green Fund, "It's very interesting to see how informed are they about the issues and how informed they are about the process."

HBCU Green Fund host debate watch party

THE HBCU Green Fund also hosted a debate watch party Tuesday night at the YG Urban Cafe in southwest Atlanta. It brought together Atlanta University Center students and the community for an evening of civic engagement.

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Meanwhile, the Trump campaign and volunteer group Trump Force 47 held a watch party at the popular firearms store Adventure Outdoors in Smyrna.

"I'm excited to hear President Trump to differentiate himself for the future," said Marci McCarthy, the chairwoman of the DeKalb County Republican party, "Last time he was in Georgia, we got to go to the rally, and then he did his presidential debate, which got Joe Biden out of the race."

Georgia GOP Trump debate watch party

The Trump Campaign and volunteer group Trump Force 47 held a debate watch party at the popular firearms store Adventure Outdoors in Smyrna. One organizer said she is excited to be able to support the former president during this debate.

Recent polling shows Harris and Trump virtually neck and neck. In Georgia, Trump has a slight edge and is leading in statewide polls.

The debate comes as Georgia voters get ready to head to the polls for early voting next month.

US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris (R) shakes hands with former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a presidential debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Penns

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