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Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns announces a batch of bills at the Capitol Feb. 4 to support Georgia families. Credit: Georgia General Assembly livestream.
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Proposed Georgia domestic violence registry draws debate

Proposed Georgia domestic violence registry draws debate Georgia Republicans announced a slew of bills last week to support Georgia families, including legislation to create a registry of domestic violence offenders. House Bill 1142 would create a time-limited, statewide domestic violence offender registry within the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. “Here in Georgia, we believe in second chances, but we will not ignore patterns of recurring violence, and we will prioritize the […]

todayFebruary 13, 2026 134

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Oakwood officials blindsided by new ICE processing center plan

Oakwood officials blindsided by new ICE processing center plan Residents and officials of Social Circle have expressed their concern and disapproval of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in their small town. As that fight seems to be lost, a new federal immigration facility has been announced for another Georgia town, Oakwood. The city of Hall County is located just 50 miles outside of Atlanta. Officials confirmed Tuesday […]

todayFebruary 13, 2026 28

Rep. Saira Draper & Georgia Equality executive director Jeff Graham joined the Ron Show today.
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Rep. Saira Draper Slams FBI Raid as ‘Regurgitated Conspiracy Theories’

PLUS: GA GOP can't handle 'affordability,' so it resorts back to 'anti-trans' measures & the fuss over PFAS in NW Georgia The unsealing of an affidavit that was the basis for the FBI raid of Fulton County's 2020 ballots is ⁠raising fresh questions⁠, ⁠along with derision from legal experts.⁠. Ron spoke with State Rep. Saira Draper (HD 90) to allow for a Democratic party response, Draper calling the move politically […]

todayFebruary 11, 2026 18

Black women at the working at a table.
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Federal job cuts push unemployment higher for Black women in Georgia

Federal job cuts push unemployment higher for Black women in Georgia Black women in Georgia are seeing their unemployment rate rise as federal diversity, equity and inclusion programs have been rolled back under the Trump administration. Recent data show federal workforce reductions and policy shifts have disproportionately affected Black women in public-sector and administrative roles. The unemployment rate for Black women rose by nearly 1.5% last year. In Georgia and […]

todayFebruary 10, 2026 17 1

Library bookshelf: colorful spines, warm wood, neatly organized. Perfect for calm reflection and study
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Savannah Book Festival returns with Stacey Abrams, 35+ authors this weekend

Savannah Book Festival returns with Stacey Abrams, 35+ authors this weekend If you are looking for things to do around the state this weekend, maybe drop in to one of the South’s largest literary events.  The Savannah Book Festival officially started Thursday and will run through Sunday with some of the most renowned authors in the country, according to Travel and Tour World. The event is spread throughout the historic […]

todayFebruary 6, 2026 13

Westwin Elements, a company seeking to build a nickel refinery in Richmond Hill.
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Community backlash grows as NDAs cloud Westwin Elements refinery talks

Community backlash grows as NDAs cloud Westwin Elements refinery talks Some Richmond Hill and Bryan County officials may be limited in what they can publicly say about a proposed nickel refinery after entering non-disclosure agreements with Westwin Elements. The disclosure has intensified anger and distrust among residents already opposed to the project. WTOC Investigates obtained records through an Open Records Request to the City of Richmond Hill seeking copies of […]

todayFebruary 5, 2026 30

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At The Kitchen Table: A “Moms’ Clean Air Force” – to be reckoned with

⁠Dominique Browning⁠, founder of ⁠Moms' Clean Air Force⁠, joined Caroline and Debra to show the connection between clean environmental policy pushes and maternal / familial health concerns. The ladies share an enlightening conversation that shows how mothers and women leaders are uniquely positioned to drive climate action and protect children's health at the local, state and federal level.

todayFebruary 4, 2026 16 1

Rome, Georgia, USA downtown historic cityscape at twilight.
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Kemp announces $4.3M in new grants to boost rural development across Georgia

Kemp announces $4.3M in new grants to boost rural development across Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced Friday a new round of grants to help develop rural areas. The $4.3 million allotment comes from the Rural Site Development Initiative (RSDI) within the OneGeorgia Authority, according to the news release. “In Georgia, we are committed to bringing good-paying jobs to every part of the state,” Kemp said in the release. “The Rural […]

todayFebruary 4, 2026 17 1

Black History Month
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Metro Atlanta students compete in eighth annual Black History Bowl

Metro Atlanta students compete in eighth annual Black History Bowl Students from across metro Atlanta take center stage this week, competing in the eighth annual Black History Bowl, an academic competition that puts their knowledge of Black history and culture to the test. While Black history is part of standard classroom instruction, organizers say the bowl gives students a chance to engage with the material in a more public way. […]

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