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Andrew Heaton & David McLaughlin joined The Ron Show today.
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Politics

Talking money, primary jockeying, & Democrats who aren’t Democrats in GA 14

Georgia-based political & policy consultant Andrew Heaton joined for a thorough conversation on everything from campaign fundraising figures (and they say about campaign health), Democratic gubernatorial candidates starting to rough each other up a little and what to make of Brian Kemp throwing Democrats a bone with needs-based tuition funding. + Ron also looks ahead, discussing Senator Mark Kelly’s growing national profile (and interest in the Presidency?) and what a […]

todayJanuary 22, 2026 33

Hogg Hummock is among the historic sites named in the Places in the Peril list published by the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. (Courtesy of the Georgia Trust)
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Housing

McIntosh County voters overturn Sapelo Island zoning ordinance in Gullah Geechee referendum

McIntosh County voters overturn Sapelo Island zoning ordinance in Gullah Geechee referendum McIntosh County voters on Tuesday repealed a controversial zoning ordinance affecting Sapelo Island, marking a major victory for the island’s Gullah Geechee residents after a prolonged fight to preserve their community and culture. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports the referendum overturns a 2023 decision by the McIntosh County Commission that allowed significantly larger homes to be built in the […]

todayJanuary 22, 2026 24

Marjorie Taylor Greene talking to the camera
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Crowded field emerges to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia’s 14th

Crowded field emerges to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia’s 14th A crowded field of candidates put their hat in the ring to replace former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in District 14 with more than 20 candidates qualifying for the election. A total of 22 candidates filed to run for the seat with 17 Republicans, three Democrats, an Independent and a Libertarian. All candidates will be seen on the […]

todayJanuary 22, 2026 28

Patti Hewitt, Danielle Bell & Michael Garza all on the show today
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Why is the left averse to paper ballots? Which Erick Erickson do I address?

PLUS: Meet coastal Georgia's Patti Hewitt and Cobb-based candidates Danielle Bell (GA-44) and Michael Garza (Cobb School Board) Georgia’s election system is back under the microscope as Ron asks why the renewed push for hand-marked paper ballots doesn't include anyone on the left, plus examines (ho hum) the latest drama from the Georgia’s State Election Board. The Trumpists on that board insist on making a nothing-burger out of Fulton County's […]

todayJanuary 21, 2026 46

Rep. Shea Roberts joined us At The Kitchen Table
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Join Caroline & Debra – At the Kitchen Table – with Rep. Shea Roberts

Georgia NOW's newest weekly addition to our lineup - At The Kitchen Table - is officially official with its first episode having aired Tuesday, January 20th. At The Kitchen Table (ATK) features Caroline Welles, founder and executive director of The First Ask , a national political organization dedicated to electing first-time Democratic women to state legislatures, along with Debra Shigley, who you may remember, ran for a Georgia State House […]

todayJanuary 21, 2026 171

Matthew Rao, Bob Sherrier & Rep. Akbar Ali
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ATL transit secrecy, dirty power, ‘Nostra-dumb ass’ & meeting GA’s youngest legislator

Whew; a wide-ranging Ron Show from Tuesday: + an AJC bombshell: we knew all along the Mayor wanted to shelve Beltline rail on the east side, but no one had the authority to just halt work being done in preparation for it, and yet ⁠work was, indeed halted⁠, without MARTA board authority. Matthew Rao with ⁠Beltline Rail Now⁠ joined Ron to figure out who's responsible (guilty) and who can be […]

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Homeless encampment under a bridge on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail along the Allegheny River. The encampments are a problem in the area as the trail is popular with walkers, runners and bikers. Unrecognizable people seen in background. This section of the trail is near downtown and PNC Park.
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Housing

Atlanta presses Fulton County over funding shortfall for homelessness services

Atlanta presses Fulton County over funding shortfall for homelessness services Atlanta and Fulton County leaders gathered last week at the Beacon on Cooper, an upcoming rapid housing development in South Atlanta, to address the issue of homelessness. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens addressed Fulton County’s admittance in December that it does not have the promised funds to cover the cost of services, according to Georgia Public Broadcasting. “Health and Human Services […]

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Atlanta, Georgia, USA - August 25, 2013: Atlanta Police motorbikes parked at Centennial Olympic Park. The agency was formed in 1873 and has currently over 1,600 members on the force.
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Politics

Former College Park police chief seeks investigation into alleged political pressure

Former College Park police chief seeks investigation into alleged political pressure The former police chief of College Park is calling for an investigation into allegations of pressure and coercion to force her to inappropriately fire employees. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the former chief, Connie Rogers, sent a grievance letter to City Council members and other city officials on Jan. 8 outlining the alleged misconduct. “These directives were driven by […]

todayJanuary 21, 2026 18

People fighting for immigrants to have a right to safety in America.
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Community

Georgia advocates raise concerns over ICE enforcement and fear in rural communities

Georgia advocates raise concerns over ICE enforcement and fear in rural communities National concern over immigration enforcement is growing, including in Georgia, as advocacy groups point to videos circulating online that show how U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests are being carried out. In Georgia, organizers say what they’re seeing does not align with federal claims that enforcement efforts are focused primarily on violent crime. Kris Mecholsky, cofounder of Savannah […]

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