(The Center Square) – Georgia Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Collins and incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff addressed affordability at the end of their second debate on Tuesday night, prompted by a question from a moderator.
Atlanta journalist Donna Lowry, moderator of the Atlanta Press Club debate, asked the candidates about their plans to ease prices at the grocery store and gas pump.Â
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