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Atlanta nonprofit helps youth build careers and confidence

Atlanta nonprofit helps youth build careers and confidence An Atlanta nonprofit is helping youth and young adults who have had direct contact with the juvenile justice system. Cafe Momentum Atlanta started in May of 2025 with a mission to provide young people with life skills, education and job opportunities. The nonprofit has had 46 participants complete the one-year program. The participants, also called interns, are trained in different positions in […]

todayJune 3, 2026 9

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Federal funding boosts Georgia hospitals, health programs and rural care

Federal funding boosts Georgia hospitals, health programs and rural care The trillion-dollar spending package President Trump signed into law in February included funding for Georgia healthcare organizations to expand their services, according to Georgia Public Broadcasting. The funding was secured by U.S. Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock and includes hundreds of millions of dollars that will go towards healthcare systems in Georgia. About half a million dollars will go […]

todayJune 3, 2026 14

Chris Clark, president and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, speaks at the organization's "State of Energy" event on May 28, 2026. Credit: Georgia Chamber of Commerce.
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Georgia Chamber launches initiative to prepare communities for data centers

Georgia Chamber launches initiative to prepare communities for data centers During the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s first “State of Energy” event, the organization announced a new initiative: the “Data Center-Ready” designation. The initiative will launch this summer, and the goal is to assist communities that want data centers in assessing whether they have the proper infrastructure and workforce, according to Georgia Public Broadcasting.  Georgia Chamber President and CEO Chris Clark […]

todayJune 2, 2026 14

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Federal judge reprimanded over affair, political event attendance

Federal judge reprimanded over affair, political event attendance A judge in the 11th Judicial Circuit, which includes Alabama, Florida and Georgia, had an affair with a high-ranking police officer, including having sex in the judge’s chamber. The judge also lied about the actions when first questioned. The judge received a “private reprimand” for the actions, according to an investigation by the court system. The judge’s name and court location was […]

todayJune 2, 2026 12

Lost-n-Found Youth CEO Melanea Alvarez joined The Ron Show on the first day or June Pride Month.
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TAKING PRIDE – The ‘Lost-n-Found’ story: combatting LGBTQIA+ youth homelessness in Atlanta

⁠Lost-n-Found Youth⁠ - an Atlanta-based organization working to take LGBTQIA+ young adults off the streets, provide them shelter and guidance to find their way to sustainability, is guided by executive director Melanea Alvarez, who joined me today to share the organization's backstory, and give a thorough audio tour of all the organization - known in thrifting circles for its popular thrift store - does for unhoused LGBTQIA+ youth. We also […]

todayJune 1, 2026 10

The Ron Show airs weekdays at 8am and 4pm on Georgia NOW
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The Kemp-Dooley cash corruption loop, Collins staff woes & Keisha & Jon rally

Last Thursday, ⁠WXIA-TV's Doug Richards reported⁠ on findings that showed a bit of a taxpayer cash corruption loop showing itself between Governor Brian Kemp and the Dooley family, where Brine influenced upwards of $27 million in school safety contracts, taking donations from Daniel Dooley and funneling it back to Daniel's brother Derek Dooley's Senate campaign. Meanwhile, Mike Collins had to cut ties (finally!) with Congressional staffer and campaign manager Brandon […]

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Georgia PSC approves power bill cut, but savings may be hard to notice

Georgia PSC approves power bill cut, but savings may be hard to notice The Georgia Public Service Commission has approved a deal that will reduce power bills for millions of Georgians, but skeptics warn it’s a small victory. The commission was considering the cost of fuel and the cost of cleaning up from Hurricane Helene. The deal lowered the cost of fuel to offset the hurricane costs.  The monthly bill […]

todayJune 1, 2026 9

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Women veterans with military sexual trauma face higher pregnancy risks

Women veterans with military sexual trauma face higher pregnancy risks Data from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs show that women who experienced military sexual trauma face higher risks for complications during pregnancy, according to WABE. Military sexual trauma, or MST, refers to experiences of sexual assault or harrassment experienced during military service. According to VA data, 1 in 50 men and 1 in 3 women nationwide report experiencing MST. […]

todayJune 1, 2026 10

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(Guest Opinion by Al Pearson) Louisiana v Callais: The New Battle Over the Voting Rights Act

Louisiana v Callais: The New Battle Over the Voting Rights Act By Al Pearson   Justice Alito characterized his opinion in Louisiana v. Callais, 608 U.S. ___, 2016 WL 1153054(2026) as an “update” on Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA).  It would be more accurate to describe Callais as a valediction – the last in a series of Supreme Court rulings curtailing federal oversight of elections in this […]

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GDOT plans another weekend closure of I-285 for major reconstruction work

GDOT plans another weekend closure of I-285 for major reconstruction work The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) plans another closure of Interstate 285 in June for another round of construction. The agency plans to close the roadway starting at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 5, and running until 5 a.m. on Monday, June 8, as long as weather allows for construction. The closure will be for the same stretch of […]

todayMay 29, 2026 12