In a highly anticipated showdown, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will both be holding events in Georgia on Saturday, as their battle for the White House takes center stage once again. Biden will be continuing his post-State of the Union tour by heading to the Atlanta area, while Trump will hold a rally in the northwest corner of the state.

The proximity of their appearances, separated by approximately 60 miles of Georgia highway, will offer an early glimpse into their differing strategies for winning over voters in a state that has become a crucial battleground. Georgia, where Biden won by a narrow margin four years ago, will be closely watched for signs of how voters are responding to their outreach efforts.

"This would be the first major stop after the State of the Union where the president is restarting his campaign, and where Donald Trump is trying to regain momentum," said Fred Hicks, a Democratic strategist based in Georgia.

For Trump, Saturday's rally marks his first since becoming the presumptive nominee for the Republican Party. His nomination could take another symbolic step towards becoming official on Tuesday when Georgia and three other states award their delegates.

On the other hand, Biden's recent State of the Union address underscored his focus on the upcoming election. While never mentioning Trump by name, the speech set the stakes for November and emphasized the need for a change in leadership.

Both candidates have a strong presence in Georgia, a state that has proven critical for Democrats in recent years. Early polls, however, show Trump ahead. Unlike in 2020, the US Senate race will not emerge as a factor, placing the burden on the Biden campaign to mobilize voters without key down-ballot candidates.

Biden's team is launching the "I'm on Board" campaign, aiming to amplify the president's message while also expanding volunteer engagement, scaling up battleground staff, launching coalition groups, and investing in new paid media campaigns. Their plans include travel to every battleground state in the coming weeks, with Biden heading to New Hampshire, Wisconsin, and Michigan next week.

Seeking to make age an asset, Biden has released his first general election advertisement addressing his political vulnerability. He will also accept endorsements from three national political action committees focused on ensuring equality for AAPI, Black, and Latino Americans during his visit to Atlanta on Saturday.

However, Democrats acknowledge the need to address the concerns of Black men, who may be less aware of Biden's policies and their impact outside of Washington, D.C. To counter this, a Trump-aligned super PAC, MAGA, Inc., has launched a three-week radio ad campaign targeting Black voters in battleground states, including Georgia.

Yet, Trump faces challenges of his own in Georgia. His unfounded claims of widespread voter fraud following his loss in the 2020 election have strained his relationship with statewide Republican officials. The fallout resulted in the loss of two Republican senators and handed Democrats a slim Senate majority.

Trump's legal battles in Georgia, including potential disqualification of the district attorney overseeing his case, have also impacted his standing among swing voters. Some conservative-leaning independents and moderates who split their tickets in the 2022 elections voted for Governor Brian Kemp but supported Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock.

As the events in Georgia unfold on Saturday, it remains to be seen whether Trump can make the necessary adjustments to win over voters and regain momentum in a state where divisions among Republicans and the allure of Democratic candidates pose challenges for the former president.