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Health

Whitfield GOP opposes renewed PFAS liability shield bill

Whitfield GOP opposes renewed PFAS liability shield bill Opposition is growing in Northwest Georgia as lawmakers prepare to return to Atlanta, with local Republicans speaking out against a renewed effort to limit legal liability tied to PFAS contamination, according to WDEF. The Whitfield County Republican Party says it is against the reintroduction of House Bill 211, legislation that would restrict lawsuits against carpet manufacturers accused of illegally disposing of PFAS, […]

todayJanuary 7, 2026 17 1

Health

Georgia law lets some dental visits happen online through teledentistry

Georgia law lets some dental visits happen online through teledentistry Some dental visits in Georgia can now happen entirely online. 13WMAZ reports a new state law allows licensed dentists to diagnose certain conditions, manage treatment plans and prescribe medications through video appointments, eliminating the need for an in-office visit in many cases. House Bill 567, which took effect Jan. 1, expands the use of teledentistry statewide, with a focus on […]

todayJanuary 7, 2026 11

Andrew DeCort

The Ron Show

Five years after J6, too few accept responsibility | JD Vance, the face of “white fragility”

On the fifth anniversary of January 6, with ⁠more than 30 pardoned J6 rioters arrested⁠ for crimes afterward, Ron took a hard look at how the insurrection is being ⁠rewritten⁠—and what that means for accountability and public safety. From emotional testimony by Capitol Police officers to the rare voice of a rioter who rejected a presidential pardon, this episode ⁠cuts through the spin surrounding the attack⁠ and its aftermath. Ron […]

todayJanuary 6, 2026 14 1

Politics

Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns from Congress, triggering special election in Georgia

Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns from Congress, triggering special election in Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene officially ends her time in Congress late Monday, resigning from the U.S. House after six years representing Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. In letters sent to Gov. Brian Kemp and House Speaker Mike Johnson and obtained by CBS Atlanta, Greene said her resignation would take effect at 11:59 p.m. Monday. She wrote that serving her district […]

todayJanuary 6, 2026 15 2

Politics

House District 23 runoff pits Republican Bill Fincher against Democrat Scott Sanders

House District 23 runoff pits Republican Bill Fincher against Democrat Scott Sanders A Republican and a Democrat will face off Tuesday in a runoff election for House District 23. Republican Bill Fincher and Democrat Scott Sanders both won around 27% of the vote during the special election Dec. 8, but both failed to garner 50% plus one vote to call a victory. The special election was called after state Rep. […]

todayJanuary 6, 2026 18 2

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Georgia lawmakers weigh action on rising insurance costs

Georgia lawmakers weigh action on rising insurance costs Lawmakers might address rising insurance costs in the 2026 legislative session after hearing from experts and interested parties at committee meetings. The House of Representatives’ Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Insurance Rates met Dec. 18 for a final time in Duluth. Robert Hoyt of the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business told lawmakers that Georgia ranked 50th, among the 50 states and […]

todayJanuary 6, 2026 23 2

Scott Sanders & Dr. John Eaves

Politics

Trump’s Maduro play smacks of hypocrisies & why Fulton should park its investment in a new jail

The U.S. operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has ignited fierce legal and political debate. Joined by CBS News legal analyst Thane Rosenbaum, Ron examines whether this was a lawful extradition or a dangerous precedent for international relations. Georgia House (23rd district) Democratic candidate ⁠Scott Sanders⁠ joins Ron to discuss Georgia’s latest special election and voter frustration in deeply Republican districts. Also, former Fulton County […]

todayJanuary 5, 2026 11 1

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Georgia leaders split over U.S. military action in Venezuela

Georgia leaders split over U.S. military action in Venezuela Georgia’s political leaders are weighing in after President Donald Trump announced U.S. military strikes targeting Venezuela, drawing a range of responses across party lines. According to reporting by WGAU Radio, U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock criticized the military action while also condemning Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as a dictator. In a statement, Warnock said Americans do not want U.S. troops pulled into […]

todayJanuary 5, 2026 67 2

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Taylor Arnold named Georgia Peanut Commission director

Georgia Peanut Commission names Taylor Arnold as new executive director A new executive director is learning the ropes at the Georgia Peanut Commission after its longtime director decided to retire. The commission announced in December that Taylor Arnold would be filling the position, succeeding Don Koehler, who has served Georgia’s peanut industry for more than four decades. “We are excited to welcome Taylor Arnold as the next executive director of […]

todayJanuary 5, 2026 11 2