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Georgia primary ballots set as candidates qualify for Governor, Senate races

Georgia primary ballots set as candidates qualify for Governor, Senate races Qualifying for the 2026 midterm elections in Georgia is officially closed meaning the ballots are set for the primaries. The gubernatorial race, U.S. Senate race, and the U.S. Representative races are among the highest held offices Georgians will be deciding in November. A total of 15 candidates qualified for the governor’s race, including eight Republicans and seven Democrats. President […]

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Special election in Northwest Georgia will be held tomorrow to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

Special election in Northwest Georgia will be held tomorrow to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene Tomorrow is Election Day for northwest Georgia as well as other areas of the state. The race to replace former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in District 14 will most likely go to a runoff due to the large number of candidates vying for the seat. Greene resigned early this year after a public falling out […]

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Trump removes Kristi Noem as DHS secretary and nominates Markwayne Mullin

Trump removes Kristi Noem as DHS secretary and nominates Markwayne Mullin President Donald Trump’s decision to remove Kristi Noem as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security came together quickly, surprising many officials across the agency even as tensions between Noem and the White House had been building for weeks. Trump announced on Truth Social that he intends to nominate Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace Noem. The announcement came […]

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Comedian Steve Hofstetter joined The Ron Show Thursday
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McBath got last licks in on Noem | Catching up with Steve Hofstetter

On the day President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to announce ⁠he's replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem⁠ following controversy over a costly DHS advertising campaign, Ron revisits one of the final "dress downs" Noem got - ⁠at hand of Georgia Rep. Lucy McBath.⁠ The detention of Atlanta-based quadriplegic barber Rodney Taylor drew McBath's ire, and rightfully so. Ron caught up with comedian ⁠Steve Hofstetter⁠ ahead of his ⁠show […]

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Mableton passes ordinance protecting natural hairstyles in schools and workplaces

Mableton passes ordinance protecting natural hairstyles in schools and workplaces The city of Mableton has approved a new ordinance designed to prevent discrimination based on natural hairstyles in schools and workplaces. The measure mirrors the CROWN Act, which protects styles such as braids, locks, Afros and twists. Supporters say the protections are meant to address long-standing concerns from Black residents who say they have faced pressure to change their appearance […]

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Fort Gordon raises security amid U.S. military action in Iran

Fort Gordon raises security level amid U.S. military action in Iran Security measures have been heightened at Fort Gordon as fighting involving the United States and Iran continues, and drivers in the Augusta area may notice longer wait times at installation gates. WRDW-TV reports that the installation raised its Force Protection Condition, known as FPCON, due to global security concerns tied to ongoing military operations in Iran. The move means […]

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Georgia AI, social media bills target internet safety

Georgia AI, social media bills target internet safety Georgia lawmakers have introduced several bills this legislative session to deal with the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) and social media. Although some pieces of legislation will make it past Crossover Day, others aren’t so lucky. Senate Bill 398 would make “virtual peeping” a felony and punishable by up to 10 years in prison. “Virtual peeping” refers to the use of AI […]

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Georgia Democrats push Constitutional Amendment for progressive tax

Georgia Democrats push Constitutional Amendment for progressive tax A group of Georgia Democrats introduced a resolution in the Georgia House that would fundamentally change taxation in the state. State Rep. Gabriel Sanchez, D-Smyrna, sponsored House Resolution 1504 that would amend the Georgia Constitution to establish a progressive individual income tax system. “We've been having a lot of conversations, as you're aware, at this session about taxes, but it seems like […]

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The Gray verdict, in black and white | Dolezal & Warnock show us how each party leads

A Georgia jury delivered a historic verdict in the Apalachee High School shooting case, finding ⁠Colin Gray guilty on 27 charges⁠ after prosecutors argued he ignored repeated warnings about his son’s mental health and gave him access to the gun used in the attack. Ron and ⁠WABE criminal justice reporter Chamian Cruz⁠, who spent hours in that courtroom, dug into ⁠what the conviction could mean for parental responsibility and future […]

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