Rick Jackson promises to revive Georgia's Black business districts. Democrats question his record
Republican nominee for governor Rick Jackson is proposing a state program aimed at revitalizing six historic Black business districts across Georgia.
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Prior to Atlanta, Emily worked for the CBS affiliate in Orlando, Florida anchoring weekend newscasts and covering stories in Marion, Lake, and Sumter counties.
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Republican nominee for governor Rick Jackson is proposing a state program aimed at revitalizing six historic Black business districts across Georgia.
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