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The Ron Show airs weekdays at 8am and 4pm on Georgia NOW
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GA GOP two options make Ossoff look even better; the one run-off I’m weighing in on is …

It's now abundantly clear that not only are the Georgia Republican Party's two Senate options of poor candidate quality with mid-20th century 'Jim Crow' vision, they're corrupt. Even worse for the Georgia GOP, they're golden boy - governor Brian Kemp - has been pulled into the woodchipper and exposed as well. With good local journalism disappearing - even in major hubs like Atlanta - it's important to pay attention to […]

todayJune 3, 2026

Empty American Style Courtroom. Supreme Court of Law and Justice Trial Stand. Courthouse Before Civil Case Hearing Starts. Grand Wooden Interior with Judge's Bench, Defendant's and Plaintiff's Tables.
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Federal judge reprimanded over affair, political event attendance

Federal judge reprimanded over affair, political event attendance A judge in the 11th Judicial Circuit, which includes Alabama, Florida and Georgia, had an affair with a high-ranking police officer, including having sex in the judge’s chamber. The judge also lied about the actions when first questioned. The judge received a “private reprimand” for the actions, according to an investigation by the court system. The judge’s name and court location was […]

todayJune 2, 2026

The Ron Show airs weekdays at 8am and 4pm on Georgia NOW
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The Kemp-Dooley cash corruption loop, Collins staff woes & Keisha & Jon rally

Last Thursday, ⁠WXIA-TV's Doug Richards reported⁠ on findings that showed a bit of a taxpayer cash corruption loop showing itself between Governor Brian Kemp and the Dooley family, where Brine influenced upwards of $27 million in school safety contracts, taking donations from Daniel Dooley and funneling it back to Daniel's brother Derek Dooley's Senate campaign. Meanwhile, Mike Collins had to cut ties (finally!) with Congressional staffer and campaign manager Brandon […]

todayJune 1, 2026

The Georgia Public Service Commission begins its administrative session on Feb. 18. Credit: Georgia PSC Livestream.
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Environment

Georgia PSC approves power bill cut, but savings may be hard to notice

Georgia PSC approves power bill cut, but savings may be hard to notice The Georgia Public Service Commission has approved a deal that will reduce power bills for millions of Georgians, but skeptics warn it’s a small victory. The commission was considering the cost of fuel and the cost of cleaning up from Hurricane Helene. The deal lowered the cost of fuel to offset the hurricane costs.  The monthly bill […]

todayJune 1, 2026

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Opinion

(Guest Opinion by Al Pearson) Louisiana v Callais: The New Battle Over the Voting Rights Act

Louisiana v Callais: The New Battle Over the Voting Rights Act By Al Pearson   Justice Alito characterized his opinion in Louisiana v. Callais, 608 U.S. ___, 2016 WL 1153054(2026) as an “update” on Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA).  It would be more accurate to describe Callais as a valediction – the last in a series of Supreme Court rulings curtailing federal oversight of elections in this […]

todayMay 31, 2026

Aerial view of a Georgia power plant in Cartersville
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Business

Georgia energy leaders discuss data centers and future power demands

Georgia energy leaders discuss data centers and future power demands The Georgia Chamber of Commerce held its first “State of Energy” event at the Coca-Cola headquarters in downtown Atlanta. Key speakers at the event included leaders from Kia Georgia, Georgia Power and the Chamber, and more attended the event from the energy sector to discuss how Georgia will fuel its future. One of the most pressing topics discussed was the […]

todayMay 29, 2026

A photo of U.S. Sen Raphael Warnock speaking at a press conference in July about the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
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Warnock questions suspicious oil trades tied to Iran conflict developments

Warnock questions suspicious oil trades tied to Iran conflict developments U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock is questioning suspiciously timed oil trades linked to the ongoing conflict in Iran. Warnock asked the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or CFTC, for updates on an investigation into trading activity which happened before major announcements in the conflict. Federal investigators are examining whether traders may have benefited from having access to government information that was not […]

todayMay 28, 2026

Gov. Brian Kemp speaks on Tuesday before signing the budget for the 2027 fiscal year. Credit: Office of Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp.
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Community

Waycross center helps violence survivors access services in southeast Georgia

Waycross center helps violence survivors access services in southeast Georgia An organization in rural, southeast Georgia is working to bridge the gap between service providers for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse. The Waycross Family Justice Center opened in August 2024 and has helped 260 victims so far. The center works with partners, such as the Department of Family and Children Services and Georgia Legal Services, to […]

todayMay 28, 2026

State Senator Josh McLaurin joined Caroline and Debra at the kitchen table.
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Josh McLaurin – once JD Vance’s Yale roommate – on being the ‘conscience of the majority’ in a minority party

State Senator ⁠Josh McClaurin⁠ spent time ahead of the Georgia Democratic Party primary with Caroline and Debra. He's now in a run-off to be the party's nominee for the Lieutenant Governor's office currently held by the GOP's Burt Jones, a Trump acolyte and fake elector. Interestingly enough, though, it's another Trump sycophant that McClaurin had a more intimate tie to; ⁠he was once JD Vance's Yale law school roommate⁠. Hear […]

todayMay 27, 2026