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Goodwill program helps Georgians rebuild careers after incarceration

Goodwill program helps Georgians rebuild careers after incarceration Goodwill of North Georgia helps thousands of formerly incarcerated individuals earn trade certifications and find jobs. Elaine Armstrong, Goodwill of North Georgia's vice president of marketing, said the program has helped more than 15,000 people find work in different fields. "We work with more than 5,000 employers across North Georgia. So that could be anybody from the folks who may hire our […]

todayMay 25, 2026 9

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Here are 3 ways to honor fallen service members on Memorial Day in Georgia

Here are 3 ways to honor fallen service members on Memorial Day in Georgia Memorial Day serves as a national day of remembrance for those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the U.S., and many Americans observe the day by attending local parades and visiting cemeteries and monuments. Several ceremonies and services will be held across Georgia today. Here are a few ceremonies and observances happening at cemeteries […]

todayMay 25, 2026 17

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter speaks at the 24th annual Rosalynn Carter Georgia Mental Health Forum in May 2019 at The Carter Center in Atlanta. The forum, established in 1995, is held each May to address a timely mental health policy issue facing the state.
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Carter Center forum highlights need for earlier mental health care

Carter Center forum highlights need for earlier mental health care The Carter Center hosted its 30th annual Mental Health Forum, continuing the legacy of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. The event is dedicated to advancing mental health policy, systems, and practice across the state of Georgia by bringing together state leaders, experts in the field, and advocates. Former U.S. Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy, who helped get the 2008 federal Mental […]

todayMay 22, 2026 10

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Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Democratic governor primary, avoids runoff

Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Democratic governor primary, avoids runoff Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms avoided a runoff on Tuesday by receiving 56% of the vote in the Democratic primary for governor. Bottoms took her win as proof of her campaign’s success and potential to win the general election in November. “We have a very powerful campaign that's ready to take on whoever comes out of this Republican primary in […]

todayMay 22, 2026 11

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Atlanta ovarian cancer support group helps women find hope and community

Atlanta ovarian cancer support group helps women find hope and community An Atlanta support group for women with ovarian cancer has helped women find community across the country. Kim Airhart was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2020, and she said she was blindsided. "I went and had a couple different opinions with some different doctors and finally was able to discover the fact that I had, in fact, almost a […]

todayMay 21, 2026 7

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Georgia primary results set up high-stakes runoffs for governor, Senate

Georgia primary results set up high-stakes runoffs for governor, Senate The election results are in from the May primary and general elections, and several candidates will face off in a June runoff election. In the races for governor and U.S. Senate, both Republican primaries resulted in a runoff while Democrats secured their spot on the ticket. Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Democratic primary for governor with 56% […]

todayMay 21, 2026 11

Atlanta-based journalist George Chidi joined The Ron Show Tuesday ahead of primary voting.
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Chidi on Democratic down ballot, the dents in Keisha’s armor & more

Atlanta-based journalist George Chidi (⁠The Atlanta Objective⁠, ⁠The Guardian⁠) penned ⁠a thorough Substack piece⁠ taking a deep dive into the 2026 Georgia Democratic primary - going way down the ballot to give voters as much information as needed. Plus, hear how he's intrinsically tied to the death of Secoriea Turner and how that still affects him to this day, and what that wrongful death case could mean to the Keisha […]

todayMay 20, 2026 10

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Judge reverses order allowing GOP observers in Georgia election “bunker”

Judge reverses order allowing GOP observers in Georgia election “bunker” A judge has voided a previous decision, which would have allowed Republican congressional observers into the room where Georgia’s vote totals are received on election night. Georgia Republicans escalated a dispute on Monday with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, also a Republican who is running for governor. The group filed a lawsuit insisting State Election Board observers and poll […]

todayMay 20, 2026 10

Homeless encampment under a bridge on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail along the Allegheny River. The encampments are a problem in the area as the trail is popular with walkers, runners and bikers. Unrecognizable people seen in background. This section of the trail is near downtown and PNC Park.
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Georgia advocates push youth-focused solutions to homelessness crisis

Georgia advocates push youth-focused solutions to homelessness crisis Georgia advocates are fighting for a unique response to homelessness among young adults due to their situation being different than older adults. Advocates and service providers shared strategies for helping young people experiencing homelessness at the Atlanta Thrive Summit held earlier this month. Bidemi Animashaun is the youth project manager at Partners for HOME, which oversees part of Atlanta’s homeless response system. […]

todayMay 20, 2026 14

Staci Fox, President & CEO at the Georgia Budget & Policy Institute, joined us "At the Kitchen Table."
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Balancing budget policy & personal wellness: Staci Fox keeps fighting for us and herself

Staci Fox, President & CEO at the ⁠Georgia Budget and Policy Institute⁠, joined Caroline and Debra at the kitchen table for an insightful conversation on everything from the state's budget priorities to Fox's own personal battle. Staci has been living with stage‑four lung cancer, a diagnosis that has prompted her and her friend Meagan Davies to co‑author the book Miss You Already. The book blends their personal story with clinical […]

todayMay 19, 2026 10