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Georgia Senate advances bill restricting public mugshot access

Georgia Senate advances bill restricting public mugshot access A Georgia bill aimed at cracking down on “mugshot mills” is moving to the House after passing the state Senate without opposition. According to WRDW, Senate Bill 482 would keep mugshots and police body-camera footage public but require anyone requesting them to appear in person and submit a notarized statement promising not to misuse the material. Supporters say the bill would protect […]

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A wide photo of the Georgia Capitol building in Atlanta, Georgia
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Georgia House passes bill letting property owners sue local governments

Georgia House passes bill letting property owners sue local governments A bill that would allow property owners to sue local governments survived Crossover Day last week as it passed the Georgia House. House Bill 295 would allow property owners to sue cities and counties for financial harm due to a loss in property value if the local governments are found liable. The legislation targets cities and counties that decline to […]

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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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South Fulton Police prevent planned “Teen Takeover” at Welcome All Park

South Fulton Police prevent planned “Teen Takeover” at Welcome All Park South Fulton Police Department thwarted a “teen takeover” Monday as they monitored a reported takeover of Welcome All Park on Will Lee Road. A “takeover” happens when teenagers organize on social media to gather at public spaces. The South Fulton Police Department said flyers encouraging teens to gather in the park were posted prompting the department to increase their […]

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GA Win List Executive Director Melita Easters & GA 7 Congressional candidate Case Norton joined The Ron Show today.
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Women answering the call to run in GA | The CASE for an unconventional candidate

Ron launched into an important week, politically, in Georgia with Melita Easters, executive director of ⁠Georgia WIN List⁠, who shared new data showing a record number of women running for office and Democrats competing in most legislative seats this cycle. They also discussed gerrymandering, crossover day at the Georgia legislature, election policy debates, and what - if anything - to make of sparse polling on the gubernatorial race. RELATED: ⁠Trump […]

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Kelcie Mosely-Morris & Heather Hallett both joined The Ron Show Friday, along with Friday Funnies from Sterling Thrill.
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A pivot, an exit, some misdirection & Friday reflections

The last few days saw a shakeup of sorts, notably with state Senator Elena Parent announces she won’t seek reelection, Rep. Saira Draper - who wasn't running for re-election - stepping up to qualify to run for that Senate seat, Nabilah Islam-Parkes pivoting from running for state insurance commissioner to challenging Senator Josh McLaurin in the party's primary. States Newsroom / Georgia Recorder eporter Kelcie Mosley-Morris joined to explain how […]

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A woman placing her ballot into the ballot box.
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Georgia primary ballots set as candidates qualify for Governor, Senate races

Georgia primary ballots set as candidates qualify for Governor, Senate races Qualifying for the 2026 midterm elections in Georgia is officially closed meaning the ballots are set for the primaries. The gubernatorial race, U.S. Senate race, and the U.S. Representative races are among the highest held offices Georgians will be deciding in November. A total of 15 candidates qualified for the governor’s race, including eight Republicans and seven Democrats. President […]

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Gas prices climb in Georgia as Middle East tensions push oil above $100

Gas prices climb in Georgia as Middle East tensions push oil above $100 Gas prices are climbing across Georgia as global oil markets react to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Crude oil recently rose above $100 per barrel, reaching a level not seen since the early months of the war in Ukraine in 2022. The increase comes as the conflict involving Iran enters its second week, raising concerns about […]

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Special election in Northwest Georgia will be held tomorrow to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

Special election in Northwest Georgia will be held tomorrow to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene Tomorrow is Election Day for northwest Georgia as well as other areas of the state. The race to replace former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in District 14 will most likely go to a runoff due to the large number of candidates vying for the seat. Greene resigned early this year after a public falling out […]

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Georgia layoffs climb as U.S. job losses hit 92,000

Georgia layoffs climb as U.S. job losses hit 92,000 Georgia is facing job loss as the latest federal employment report shows the U.S. economy shed about 92,000 jobs in January. According to GPB, layoffs in Georgia have also begun to climb. Records filed under the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, or WARN Act, show companies in the state with at least 100 employees cut more than 1,700 jobs at […]

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Trump removes Kristi Noem as DHS secretary and nominates Markwayne Mullin

Trump removes Kristi Noem as DHS secretary and nominates Markwayne Mullin President Donald Trump’s decision to remove Kristi Noem as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security came together quickly, surprising many officials across the agency even as tensions between Noem and the White House had been building for weeks. Trump announced on Truth Social that he intends to nominate Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace Noem. The announcement came […]

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