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Death at Stewart Detention Center sparks calls for investigation

Death at Stewart Detention Center sparks calls for investigation A 33-year old man from Cuba died in the Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Georgia on April 28. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued a statement saying that Denny Adan Gonzalez died from a suspected suicide, but they are investigating the case, according to WABE. Gonzalez was arrested in North Carolina on assault and domestic violence charges and was transferred to […]

todayMay 6, 2026 12

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Poll finds rising economic anxiety among rural Georgia voters

Poll finds rising economic anxiety among rural Georgia voters Voters in rural Georgia might be feeling some anxiety around economic issues and a willingness to rethink the role of government. A new poll found that a somewhat surprising number of rural voters in Senate battleground states were feeling deep economic anxiety. The Center for Rural Strategies commissioned the survey, and Dee Davis, president of the organization, said the results caught […]

todayMay 5, 2026 11

Melita Easters, executive director at the Georgia WIN List, joined The Ron Show Monday.
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On polling, ad buys, endorsements (and those not being made): Melita Easters weighs in on GA races

PLUS: the on-and-off again (brief) mifepristone mail ban. Melita shares her thoughts on that, as well. Four days ago, I'm complaining there isn't enough polling on the Democratic gubernatorial race in Georgia, and since then we have two new polls out, and the only consistency among them (and all of them) is that former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms enjoys a still-healthy lead, but if there is to be a […]

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Insider Advantage poll says Keisha clears 50% and I’m skeptical

Plus Carolyn Bourdeau's seems to dislike her party's gerrymandering response; why? And FRIDAY FUNNIES w/Sterling Thrill New - and shocking - Democratic gubernatorial polling shows Keisha Lance Bottoms mightn't need worry about a run-off. ⁠The Insider Advantage polling⁠ of 800 likely Georgia voters (likely split in half by party affiliation but they gave us no in tabs) has Bottoms netting 52% of likely Democratic party voters with only 14% undecided […]

todayMay 4, 2026 12

Civil rights attorney & GA State Senate candidate Rahul Garabdu joined the Ron Show Thursday, April 30th.
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Rahul Garabadu reacts to SCOTUS gutting the VRA & the argument that MAGA leaves little else but fomented anger

In the immediate aftermath of the Supreme Court's MAGA 6-3 majority dealing what may be the final death blow to the 1965 Voting Rights' Act, civil rights attorney and Georgia⁠ state Senate candidate Rahul Garabadu ⁠joined me Thursday to discuss the reality of a newfound race to gerrymander with reckless abandon to eliminate black voting power & representation; oh and to discuss is candidacy in a hotly contested state Senate […]

todayMay 4, 2026 24

A photo of U.S. Rep. David Scott speaking as chairman of the House Agriculture Committee
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Kemp sets special election as Democrats battle for Scott’s open seat

Kemp sets special election as Democrats battle for Scott’s open seat Gov. Brian Kemp has set the date for a special election to fill the seat of former U.S. Rep. David Scott. Meanwhile, six Democrats debate for the open seat for the primary election. Scott passed away on April 22 at the age of 80 after a life of public service. Now, there will be a special election to fill […]

todayMay 4, 2026 12

Gov. Brian Kemp gives the audience a thumbs up at his final State of the State address Thursday at the Georgia State Capitol. Credit: Georgia House of Representatives Livestream.
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Kemp says Voting Rights ruling won’t affect 2026 maps, signals 2028 changes

Kemp says Voting Rights ruling won’t affect 2026 maps, signals 2028 changes Gov. Brian Kemp said Friday that the recent U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the Voting Rights Act will not impact the upcoming midterm elections, but Georgians can expect a change in district maps ahead of the 2028 elections. In the case, the court ruled that Section 2 of the law required evidence of intentional discrimination, which would require […]

todayMay 4, 2026 24

A photo of U.S. Sen Raphael Warnock speaking at a press conference in July about the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
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Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act sparks Georgia divide

Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act sparks Georgia divide The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision impacting the Voting Rights Act has received different reactions from Georgia leaders and advocacy groups. Democrats have widely condemned the decision while Republicans call on Gov. Brian Kemp to convene a special session to redraw the maps. In the case Louisiana v. Callais, the court’s conservative majority ruled that Section 2 of the law […]

todayMay 1, 2026 18

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Georgia launches voter turnout tracker after record early voting

Georgia launches voter turnout tracker after record early voting After record voter turnout of early voting in a primary election on Monday, the Georgia Secretary of State Office released a new tool to allow Georgians to watch voter turnout by party affiliation. Georgia’s Election Data Hub shows active data being reported by voter precincts across the state with a new party breakdown feature. “Transparency is the bedrock of public trust,” […]

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