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'Vote Mama' CEO/founder Liuba Grechen Shirley pulled up to the virtual 'kitchen table' for some frank talk about moms being under-represented in state & federal government and why it's important to address that.
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From the Kitchen Table: “Vote Mama” wants to see more moms in office

Caroline and Debra welcome Liuba Grechen Shirley, the Founder and CEO of ⁠Vote Mama Foundation and Vote Mama PAC⁠, organizations dedicated to electing mothers to office and breaking down the barriers that keep them out of politics. In 2018, she made history as the first candidate ever to receive FEC approval to use campaign funds for childcare—a victory that opened doors for thousands of candidates nationwide. Liuba has been recognized […]

todayFebruary 18, 2026

Wendy Davis & Doug Bock Clark of ProPublica joined The Ron Show today.
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Politics

Ron + Wendy on polling & the run for MTG’s vacated seat

PLUS: more on the deadly ICE chase in Chatham & how one conspiracy theorist & his debunked claims seem central to the Fulton / FBI raid Ron caught up with Wendy Davis, former Rome city commissioner, Congressional candidate and co-host of ⁠Kudzu Vine⁠, for a straightforward look at polling throughout the country in red districts, why Democrats feel more confident about Sen. Jon Ossoff’s 2026 race, and how affordability and […]

todayFebruary 18, 2026

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones talking with an unidentified man and woman.
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Economics

Georgia’s leadership committees fuel high-dollar arms race in 2026 governor’s race

Georgia’s leadership committees fuel high-dollar arms race in 2026 governor’s race A $526,000 donation from an anti-tax political group to Lt. Gov. Burt Jones underscores how Georgia’s powerful “leadership committees” are reshaping the 2026 governor’s race — fueling a financial arms race and triggering fresh legal challenges. According to the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, just days before unveiling details of his proposed income tax overhaul, Jones received the largest single contribution his […]

todayFebruary 18, 2026

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

PSC rejects environmental groups’ bid to revisit Georgia Power expansion

PSC rejects environmental groups’ bid to revisit Georgia Power expansion The Georgia Public Service Commission denied a petition Wednesday from environmental groups to reconsider their approval of Georgia Power’s expansion. The vote was 3-2 with the two newest members of the commission voting against staff’s recommendation. Commissioner Peter Hubbard made a motion to revise the certification of certain natural gas facilities, including an expansion at Plant McIntosh, to address the […]

todayFebruary 18, 2026

President Donald Trump in front of the American flag.
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Trump to visit northwest Georgia ahead of 14th District election

Trump to visit northwest Georgia ahead of 14th District election President Donald Trump is set to visit northwest Georgia on Thursday ahead of a crowded election for Georgia’s 14th District.  Trump is expected to promote his economic agenda while also “testing his clout” in Georgia ahead of the midterm elections, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Trump will speak in Rome on Thursday and possibly visit a local business, according to […]

todayFebruary 18, 2026

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Early voting continues for Georgia’s 14th District special election

Early voting continues for Georgia’s 14th District special election Early voting started Monday for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District to replace former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Candidates in the crowded race spoke at a forum on Sunday to make an appeal to voters. Greene officially resigned in January from her position after a public fallout with President Donald Trump. Republican Clay Fuller spoke to his endorsement from Trump and his […]

todayFebruary 18, 2026

Michael Handelman & Dr. Amy Sharma joined The Ron Show today.
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Politics

Election conspiracies and data center utility costs add up – for GA residents

Lo and behold, bipartisan voices are urging Trump-led conspiracy theorists to "move on." Both ⁠former Governor Roy Barnes (D) and former Senator Saxby Chambliss (R) took to the AJC's Politically Georgia podcast ⁠to rail against relitigating the 2020 election, especially after the FBI’s seizure of Fulton County ballots. Ron followed that up, conversing with election data consultant Michael Handelman of ⁠Civic Forge Solutions⁠ , whose ⁠AJC op/ed touched on conspiracy […]

todayFebruary 18, 2026

Georgia State Capitol Building
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Georgia bill would make blocking police with vehicle a felony amid protest debate

Georgia bill would make blocking police with vehicle a felony amid protest debate Georgia Republican lawmakers introduced a bill that would make it a felony to use a vehicle to obstruct police operations. House Bill 1076 is lauded by supporters as a response to a pattern of problems, but critics see it as a harsh reaction to the events surrounding the death of Renee Good in Minnesota and potentially limiting […]

todayFebruary 17, 2026

Photo of Savannah wetlands
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Business

Richmond Hill residents raise concerns over proposed nickel refinery

Richmond Hill residents raise concerns over proposed nickel refinery On September 29, 2024, a fire broke out at the Bio-Lab Inc. facility in Conyers dumping pollution and smoke into the front yard of Jennifer Fuqua and her family. They moved to Richmond Hill in pursuit of clean air and a safe environment for their daughter, but a proposed nickel refinery might change all that. Fuqua spoke on The Ron Show […]

todayFebruary 17, 2026