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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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The Ron Show

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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Politics

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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Economics

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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Marjorie Taylor Greene talking to the camera
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Politics

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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Economics

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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Politics

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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A close up photo of the back of a therapist's head as they are talking to a patient who is holding their hands held out. The table has two glasses of water and a notepad with a pen on it.
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Health

Wellroot expands mental health services for Georgia foster youth

Wellroot expands mental health services for Georgia foster youth Wellroot Family Services has expanded its behavioral healthcare services to provide mental health support for more children and families in Georgia. The nonprofit provides foster care, family resiliency counseling, transitional and independent living for young adults, family housing and kinship care. "We know that when a child is in a trauma-informed environment, and believes that they're safe, believes that there's someone […]

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A wide shot of the Thomas L. Bell Memorial Ballpark in Americus, Georgia.
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Community

Georgia Trust names 10 historic sites to 2026 Places in Peril list

Georgia Trust names 10 historic sites to 2026 Places in Peril list The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released its 2026 Places in Peril list. The list identifies historic sites that are threatened by demolition, neglect, lack of maintenance, inappropriate development or insensitive public policy, according to the news release. “Places in Peril is about awareness and opportunity,” said W. Wright Mitchell, president and CEO of the Trust, in the […]

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iconic view of Atlanta skyline over Piedmont Park
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Business

Georgia returns to top 10 exporting states as 2025 exports surpass $60B

Georgia returns to top 10 exporting states as 2025 exports surpass $60B Georgia made the list for top 10 exporting states in the country in 2025. Gov. Brian Kemp, along with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), announced Thursday that the state ranked No. 7 for dollar value of total trade and No. 9 for dollar value of exports in the country. “Georgia has broken export records for five […]

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Comedian Steve Hofstetter joined The Ron Show Thursday
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Politics

McBath got last licks in on Noem | Catching up with Steve Hofstetter

On the day President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to announce ⁠he's replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem⁠ following controversy over a costly DHS advertising campaign, Ron revisits one of the final "dress downs" Noem got - ⁠at hand of Georgia Rep. Lucy McBath.⁠ The detention of Atlanta-based quadriplegic barber Rodney Taylor drew McBath's ire, and rightfully so. Ron caught up with comedian ⁠Steve Hofstetter⁠ ahead of his ⁠show […]

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