Georgia republican candidate rick jackson abruptly ditches forum on black issues

Georgia's Republican gubernatorial hopeful Rick Jackson has abruptly withdrawn from a key Sunday forum focused on pressing concerns affecting the state's Black community, sparking swift criticism from both Democratic and Republican figures.

Organizers and critics slam jackson's decision

Event organizers revealed Jackson's pullout, prompting a chorus of disapproval from those who questioned the candidate's willingness to engage with voters on issues paramount to Black Georgians.

Dr. Barbara Campbell, Chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia's African-American Caucus, denounced Jackson's absence as