Local voters on both sides of the political spectrum gathered to watch President Barack Obama square off against Mitt Romney in the first presidential debate on Wednesday.
More than 200 Republicans congregated at the Hudson Grille in Midtown Atlanta for the debate. FOX 5's Justin Gray said that one of loudest responses from that crowd came when Romney termed Obama's plans "trickle down government."
Local GOP members said they were happy to Romney aggressively assert himself during the debate.
In Sandy Springs, local Democrats packed Taboo 2 on Roswell Road to watch the debate.
Local Democratic supporters said they enjoyed hearing Obama's comments on taxes and job creation. They were also pleased to hear the President talk about the importance of education.
Some folks said they wanted to hear from both candidates.
"Listening to both of these guys, I know that they want to help this country. But I don't know that either one of them right now, are sharing really how they're going to go about helping the country," said Lynda Goodwyn.
The next debate is scheduled for Tuesday, October 16 in Hempstead, N.Y.
Saturday, May 18 2013 4:53 PM EDT2013-05-18 20:53:02 GMT
Security will be tight and traffic will be messy around the Morehouse College campus on Sunday. President Barack Obama will address graduates at the college's commencement ceremony.
Security will be tight and traffic will be messy around the Morehouse College campus on Sunday. President Barack Obama will address graduates at the college's commencement ceremony.
Saturday, May 18 2013 3:44 PM EDT2013-05-18 19:44:49 GMT
They say you can't win if you don't play, and thousands of people are. The jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball drawing is an estimated $600 million, giving many a bad case of lottery fever.
They say you can't win if you don't play, and thousands of people are. The jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball drawing is an estimated $600 million, giving many a bad case of lottery fever.
State officials are reminding drivers the national "Click It or Ticket" campaign is set to begin and could translate to fines for drivers and passengers who aren't wearing seatbelts.
State officials are reminding drivers the national "Click It or Ticket" campaign is set to begin and could translate to fines for drivers and passengers who aren't wearing seatbelts.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:59 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:59:14 GMT
Who wants to a millionaire? How about 600 times over?
Who wants to a millionaire? How about 600 times over? The already gigantic Powerball jackpot for this Saturday night's drawing has risen again, hitting $600 million at noon on Friday—which is the highest in the history of the game.
In Sandy Springs, local Democrats packed Taboo 2 on Roswell Road to watch the debate. (photo by Deidra Dukes/MyFoxAtlanta)
