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Lt. Gov. Burt Jones talking with an unidentified man and woman.
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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 6

The Georgia Public Service Commission begins its administrative session on Feb. 18. Credit: Georgia PSC Livestream.
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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 19

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 […]

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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 […]

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Michael Handelman & Dr. Amy Sharma joined The Ron Show today.
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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 6

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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 10

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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 6

Rep. Ruwa Romman
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Georgia lawmaker pushes rent reform, targets hidden fees and AI pricing

Georgia lawmaker pushes rent reform, targets hidden fees and AI pricing In a tirade of affordability legislation, state Rep. Gabriel Sanchez, D-Smyrna, has garnered support and introduced several pieces of legislation to address housing affordability issues and protect renters. Sanchez recently introduced House Bill 1188, which would prohibit landlords from withholding the full rental price of a property and from charging hidden fees. The goal of the legislation is to […]

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DeKalb drops ICE resolution as state lawmakers push mask ban bill

DeKalb drops ICE resolution as state lawmakers push mask ban bill While local officials have backed down on regulations concerning federal immigration officials, state lawmakers are moving forward with proposing legislation. The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners voted to withdraw a resolution Tuesday that would demand Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to end all tactical enforcement operations in residential areas of the county. DeKalb Commissioners Patrick, Johnson, Nicole Massiah and […]

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