Let the mud, er, ideas fly

The Atlanta Association of Black Journalists will host the city’s first mayoral debate from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, at the Georgia Power Auditorium, 241 Ralph McGill Blvd. In Contact host Angela Robinson will moderate.

The big three candidates — Shirley Clark Franklin, Robb Pitts and Gloria Bromell-Tinubu — are expected to attend.

Two nights later, the Atlanta Business Chronicle is set to host a second mayoral debate at 7 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel, 165 Courtland St.