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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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Gov. Brian Kemp signs the amended budget at the state Capitol Tuesday for the 2026 fiscal year.
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Kemp signs amended 2026 budget with $2B in tax relief

Kemp signs amended 2026 budget with $2B in tax relief Gov. Brian Kemp signed the amended budget at the state Capitol Tuesday for the 2026 fiscal year. Kemp touted the income and property tax relief that the budget includes as well as the funding set aside for state employees, such as teachers and law enforcement. “This isn't the government's money, it is the people of Georgia's money. So I am […]

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ICE Police walking in what looks like a detention facility
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Georgia lawmakers demand release of detained Gwinnett barber

Georgia lawmakers demand release of detained Gwinnett barber Georgia lawmakers sent a letter to immigration officials demanding the release of Rodney Taylor due to serious medical concerns. Taylor, a Gwinnett County barber, has been detained for over a year at Stewart Detention Center. Taylor was brought to the U.S. from Liberia as a two year old to receive medical care, which resulted in the amputation of both his legs. He […]

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Jason Esteves joins us at the kitchen table
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Jason Esteves comes to the table to talk childcare

Former state Senator ⁠Jason Esteves⁠ is a husband, father, former schoolteacher, former school board member, former state senator and small business owner. Oh, and now he's running to be Georgia's next governor. Sounds like a man with a lot on his plate and with a lot of practical experience needed to shape who will be the state's next chief executive. He recently unveiled a new childcare program that caught our […]

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Natalie Keiser & Quentin Postell joined The Ron Show Tuesday.
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GA Repubs come for early voting & to smother transit referendums

PLUS: Ossoff, slew of GA Democrats qualify. Meet the young candidate running for HD 4 and what impact will this session have on housing affordability, availability and advocacy for the unhoused? A couple notable bills are picking up steam under the Gold Dome; both a bit concerning. GA Senate ⁠Republicans want to return to hand-marked paper ballots⁠ (fine), but also to eliminate early in-person voting (why?). Also, now there's a […]

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Iranian Atlantians struggle to contact family as unrest disrupts communication

Iranian Atlantans struggle to contact family as unrest disrupts communication Iranian Americans in metro Atlanta say they are anxiously waiting for messages from loved ones as unrest continues in Iran. “It’s been very exciting, but also very stressful at the same time,” said Mayra Yazdari. “We’re worried… it’s kind of like an emotional roller coaster.” Yazdari, who has lived in the United States for nine years, said the first hours […]

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Georgia bill would limit support for LGBTQ+ foster kids

Georgia bill would limit support for LGBTQ+ foster kids A Georgia lawmaker has introduced legislation that would restrict how caregivers and state workers respond when foster children identify as a gender different from their sex assigned at birth. Savannah Morning News reports the proposal is part of a broader national push to expand parental rights policies related to gender identity. The bill, introduced by Rep. Noelle Kahaian, a first-term Republican, […]

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Georgia Gold Dome
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Georgia bill would give attorney general sole authority over PFAS lawsuits

Georgia bill would give attorney general sole authority over PFAS lawsuits A bill introduced in the Georgia Senate would give the state attorney general sole authority to file pollution lawsuits over PFAS contamination, preventing cities and counties from pursuing or maintaining their own cases. Senate Bill 577, sponsored by Sen. Sam Watson, R-Moultrie, and four other Republicans, would centralize legal action against chemical manufacturers and carpet companies accused of contaminating […]

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Sen. Jon Ossoff speaks onstage during the John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation 2025 Good Trouble Gala at Flourish Atlanta on May 29, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Georgia 2026 election qualifying begins with major candidates

Georgia 2026 election qualifying begins with major candidates Qualifying for the 2026 election in Georgia started Monday, and several candidates arrived at the Secretary of State’s office to make their campaigns official. Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff qualified Monday for his reelection campaign, and one of his Republican opponents, U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter also made the trip to Atlanta for qualification, according to The Georgia Recorder. Candidates in the governor’s […]

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