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Melita Easters, executive director, Georgia WIN List
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GA woman charged with murder after abortion pill use: it’s not a simple case to debate

PLUS: Clay Fuller's "word salad" exchange, SCOTUS may spark a Trumper-tantrum & Sarah Huckabee Sanders plays 'victim' again Melita Easters, executive director at the Georgia WIN List⁠, joined me Monday morning to discuss the most recent tragic story from Georgia in the aftermath of that state's passage of a six-week abortion ban: a southeast ⁠Georgia woman was arrested after using an abortion pill⁠ with oxycodone while pregnant, resulting in the […]

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ICE agents deployed to Atlanta airport as TSA shortages cause delays

ICE agents deployed to Atlanta airport as TSA shortages cause delays Federal immigration agents arrived at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday in hopes to reduce long lines amid the partial government shutdown. More than 3,000 Transportation Security Administration officers did not report for work nationwide causing major delays at security checkpoints over the weekend. Some wait times at the Atlanta airport reached up to six hours on Saturday. U.S. […]

todayMarch 24, 2026 25

Sterling Thrill w/the Friday Funnies - and Georgia's GOP soap opera rolls on
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From ‘Friday Funnies’ to Burt’s timely disdain for Jackson cash & now Georgia’s a ‘toss-up’

Friday's Ron Show features a weekly comedic therapy session; therapeutic for me if for no one else, that is. My good friend Sterling Thrill - stand up & virtual comedian & political satirist - gives me my weekly 'break' from the headlines ... to laugh at those headlines, to start the show off on this edition. Then, the nasty race for the GOP nomination for Georgia's governor's race is the […]

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Gov. Brian Kemp signs the amended budget at the state Capitol Tuesday for the 2026 fiscal year.
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Kemp signs gas tax suspension as prices rise amid Iran war

Kemp signs gas tax suspension as prices rise amid Iran war Gov. Brian Kemp signed a 60-day state gas tax suspension Friday to reduce costs at the pump as prices rise due to the war in Iran. The move will save Georgians around 33 cents per gallon of gasoline and 37 cents per gallon of diesel. The suspension goes into effect immediately. "Hardworking Georgians know best how to spend their […]

todayMarch 23, 2026 40

A hand drops a ballot in the 3D Georgia map with the colors of the Georgia state flag on a blue background in a flat design style
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Cobb panel to discuss racial gerrymandering case, voter impact

Cobb panel to discuss racial gerrymandering case, voter impact Several civil rights organizations will host a panel discussion Tuesday to discuss a racial gerrymandering case in Cobb County.  The Southern Poverty Law Center, League of Women Voters of Marietta-Cobb County, the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia, and the Southern Coalition for Justice have partnered to provide an update on the case Finn v. Cobb BOE and encourage residents to […]

todayMarch 23, 2026 59

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‘Obnoxious’ Sharia Law attack, GOP hypocrisy & Democratic divisions

PLUS: why 'electability' is the determining factor for my decision to vote for Jason Esteves & what happened to "Tulsi: 2020?" Atlanta Journal Constitution columnist ⁠Bill Torpy wrote of a recent anti-Muslim AI-generated video⁠ state Senator Greg Dolezal shared on social media - not just to pile on with the immense disgust for it (which came not just from Democrats), but also to pinpoint this being the moment former state […]

todayMarch 20, 2026 38

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Federal Farm Bill could roll back Georgia pesticide limits, critics warn

Federal Farm Bill could roll back Georgia pesticide limits, critics warn Just after Georgia farmers have worked to adjust to new state limits on pesticides, a new Farm Bill in Congress could roll back those limits. The bill in Congress would shield pesticide companies from liability and limit states’ abilities to regulate them. Georgia farmers had to adjust their use under new state limits that went into effect in January. […]

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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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Georgia leaders tout growth at first State of Economic Development event

Georgia leaders tout growth at first State of Economic Development event The Georgia Chamber of Commerce held its first State of Economic Development Wednesday as part of the Chamber’s “State of” series. More than 400 people attended to listen to state leaders discuss Georgia’s economic growth and competitiveness, according to a news release. Gov. Brian Kemp provided video remarks touting the state's record of being named the number one state […]

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Gov. Brian Kemp signs the amended budget at the state Capitol Tuesday for the 2026 fiscal year.
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Advocates criticize “Messaging Bills” as Georgia session winds down

Advocates criticize “Messaging Bills” as Georgia session winds down There are two weeks left in the 2026 Legislative Session, and lawmakers are rushing to get their legislation to the governor’s desk. A legislative session during an election year is always interesting with several lawmakers looking to make a statement to their constituents. But, the process can be frustrating for advocacy groups trying to make meaningful change. Isabel Otero, the Georgia […]

todayMarch 19, 2026 45

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Glytec relocating HQ to Cobb County, bringing 500 new jobs

Glytec relocating HQ to Cobb County, bringing 500 new jobs A major health technology company is relocating its headquarters to Cobb County bringing with it 500 new jobs. Gov. Brian Kemp announced that Glytec will have its new global headquarters at 2300 Windy Ridge Parkway near Cumberland. “Georgia’s skilled workforce and business-friendly approach have fostered success for global healthcare technologies like Glytec, making the Peach State an international hub of […]

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