Race could be pivotal as citizens rally to select a new leader for the Southern capital regarded as the nation’s black mecca. “Race seems to become more salient in a runoff,” said University of Georgia political science professor Charles Bullock. Full Article at Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

In all, six candidates are vying for the position, and most political experts believe a runoff is likely due to expected low voter turnout and informal polls that show Reed and Borders drawing sizable and similar support. Full Article at Macon Telegraph

ATLANTA (CNN) - Atlanta's outgoing mayor announced Monday that she will not be voting for the candidate poised to become the city's first white mayor in more than three decades. Full Article at CNN