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We\u2019ll close the program with questions from the audience.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGreg Bluestein\u003C\/strong\u003E is a political reporter and author who covers the governor\u0027s office and Georgia politics for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He writes for the front-page of the AJC, contributes to the Political Insider blog and morning Jolt newsletter, co-hosts the Politically Georgia podcast and is a frequent guest on local and national TV and radio programs. He\u0027s an MSNBC and NBC News contributor and the author of \u0022Flipped,\u0022 a book on Georgia\u0027s epic 2020 election. He\u0027s a proud graduate of the University of Georgia with degrees in journalism and political science. He lives with his wife and two daughters in Dunwoody. \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Title: Why Georgia is the most pivotal battleground state this decade \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWe\u2019ll discuss the three Georgians who have become national players in the last three years. We\u2019ll talk about the leadership void among state Democrats. We\u2019ll explore how the green energy boom is changing Georgia\u2019s economy and politics. 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