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Democratic candidates use sheriff’s annual event to court voters one day after Trump rally
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Willie Daniely , Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· July 24, 2026
· 2 min read
MARIETTA, Ga. — Democratic candidates for several statewide offices gathered Thursday at Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens’ annual low country boil to make their case to voters one day after President Donald Trump spoke at a Marietta high school. Owens, who is running for reelection, hosted the eve...
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Key takeaway — Democratic candidates for several statewide offices gathered Thursday at Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens’ annual low country boil to make their case to voters one day after President Donald Trump spoke at a Marietta high school.
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The appearance of Democratic candidates at Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens' annual low country boil is a strategic move to counter the momentum generated by President Trump's rally in Marietta the previous day. By attending this event, candidates like Keisha Lance Bottoms and Penny Brown Reynolds are able to connect with voters in a key county that has been trending more Democratic in recent elections. The fact that Sheriff Owens, a Republican, encouraged all attendees to participate in the November election regardless of party affiliation suggests that he is aware of the shifting political landscape in Cobb County. The focus on affordability and unity by the Democratic candidates also resonates with the concerns of many Atlanta-area residents who are struggling with rising costs of living and seeking solutions that bring people together rather than drive them apart. As the election season heats up, it will be worth watching how these candidates' messages play out in Cobb County and the broader Atlanta metropolitan area.
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Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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