It’s difficult for Democrats to gain a political foothold in rural Georgia. Most of the State’s rural counties are dominated by Republicans. This is true for most parts of our country. Yet, every year some Democratic candidates succeed in rural, deep red localities. How do they do it? What makes them successful when so many others are not? That’s what “Georgia Democratics” is about. This blog features news, interviews, analysis, success stories, and lessons learned from rural Georgia and around the United States. There are no magic templates for success; each locality has its own special characteristics. But there are practices and approaches that can make the difference between success and failure. Let’s learn together.