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Scenes, voices from 2026 Georgia Democratic Convention

Savannah hosts state’s delegates for midterm election year

by Sarah Harwell August 1st, 2026Updated August 3rd, 2026 Why you can trust The Current

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Sarah Harwell

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Sarah Harwell is social media editor for The Current GA. She is a Florida native and graduate of the University of Central Florida in Orlando. She has served as a brand engagement manager for Centric magazine... More by Sarah Harwell

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Scenes, voices from 2026 Georgia Democratic Convention

by Sarah Harwell, The Current
August 1, 2026

<h1>Scenes, voices from 2026 Georgia Democratic Convention</h1>
<p class="byline">by Sarah Harwell, The Current <br />August 1, 2026</p>

<p><em>CORRECTION 12:41 p.m. August 3: </em>Shelia Edwards name has been updated to reflect the correct spelling. </p>
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