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Portrait of State Rep. Lynn Smith, R-Newnan, who announced her retirement Feb. 23 ending a 30-year career under the Gold Dome. Credit: Georgia House official photo.
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Lynn Smith to retire after 30 years under Georgia’s Gold Dome

Lynn Smith to retire after 30 years under Georgia’s Gold Dome State Rep. Lynn Smith, R-Newnan, announced her retirement Monday ending a 30-year career under the Gold Dome. Smith represents House District 70 and was first elected in 1996. She said she will complete her term through November’s elections. “I’m incredibly proud of how we’ve worked to improve Georgia’s prosperity and quality of life while also protecting the state’s beauty, […]

todayFebruary 25, 2026 31

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones talking with an unidentified man and woman.
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Georgia bill would bar candidates with state contracts from office

Georgia bill would bar candidates with state contracts from office A Republican lawmaker introduced a bill last week that would bar certain people from running for public office. The move came shortly before a judge ruled in favor of Republican Rick Jackson, whose lawsuit alleged that Lt. Gov. Burt Jones’ access to campaign funds gave him an unfair advantage in the race for governor. Both Jackson and Jones have announced […]

todayFebruary 25, 2026 94 1

President Donald Trump in front of the American flag.
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Georgia businesses react as Trump proposes new 15% global tariff

Georgia businesses react as Trump proposes new 15% global tariff After the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s tariff plan, Trump announced a plan to impose a 15% global tariff. Georgia businesses have been impacted differently by tariffs since Trump took office. While some were glad of the Supreme Court decision, others haven’t seen many negative consequences from the tariffs. Laura Sissoko, founder of Atlantic Fine Woods, makes […]

todayFebruary 25, 2026 40

close up of solar panels
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Georgia bill would expand access to plug-in residential solar

Georgia bill would expand access to plug-in residential solar A new bill was introduced in the Georgia House last week that could make it easier for Georgians to use solar power. State Rep. Imani Barnes, D-Tucker, introduced House Bill 1304, also known as the Georgia Residential Solar Access Act. It has been moved to the Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications Committee. The bill would increase accessibility and ease utility restrictions on […]

todayFebruary 25, 2026 33

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MAGA exposes their internal ugly: from faux Newsom outrage to kindergarten ICE hotline caller

Hilarious is the controversy surrounding ⁠Gavin Newsom’s Atlanta book tour stop with Mayor Andre Dickens⁠; it was conservatives accusing him of making a veiled racist dig in a comment on relatability (via his marginal SAT score) with an audience MAGA assumed "Atlanta + black mayor hosting = must be a black audience" (their own shortsighted stereotyping). Turns out the audience was mostly white - oh and Gavin was speaking of […]

todayFebruary 24, 2026 36 2

A hand with sparkly nail polish is mailing a ballot in.
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Trump promotes tariffs in Rome as Georgia leaders question affordability

Trump promotes tariffs in Rome as Georgia leaders question affordability As President Donald Trump pointed to tariffs and manufacturing gains during a visit to Rome, Georgia, critics said many residents are still struggling with everyday expenses. Trump spoke Feb. 19 at the Coosa Steel Plant, describing the facility’s turnaround as proof that trade policies are strengthening domestic industry. He said growth in construction and manufacturing shows his economic approach is […]

todayFebruary 24, 2026 30 2

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Education

Richmond County Board approves school closures and Josey High conversion to College and Career Academy

Richmond County Board approves school closures and Josey High conversion to College and Career Academy AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) — The Richmond County Board of Education voted unanimously Monday to approve a long-range facilities plan that will close and consolidate several schools, including converting T.W. Josey Comprehensive High School into a districtwide College and Career Academy. Nine of 10 board members were present for the vote. The changes take effect after […]

todayFebruary 24, 2026 40 1

State Sen. Blake Tillery presents the amended budget, which includes $409 million to build a state mental health hospital. Credit: Georgia Senate Press Office livestream.
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Health

Georgia Senate sets aside $409M for new state mental hospital

Georgia Senate sets aside $409M for new state mental hospital The Georgia Senate allocated $409 million in its amended budget to build a state mental health hospital, which would be the first since the 1960s. State Sen. Blake Tillery, R-Vidalia, said in a budget hearing Feb. 18 that the state’s police chiefs and sheriffs feel like their jails have become the mental health institutions for the state. “The Senate does […]

todayFebruary 24, 2026 52 1

Smoke fills the air as the fire in Folkston, Georgia, burns at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Credit: Carmen Palermo post to Facebook.
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Community

Evacuations lifted as Charlton County wildfire reaches 70% containment

Evacuations lifted as Charlton County wildfire reaches 70% containment Evacuation orders for some of Charlton County were lifted Sunday night as crews continued to fight wildfires across an estimated 550 acre area in Southeast Georgia. Fires were still burning Sunday night along Highway 301 near Folkston, Georgia. The Georgia Forestry Commission reported that the fires were approximately 70% contained at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Around 75 homes and 150 outbuildings were […]

todayFebruary 24, 2026 34 2

Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms & Rep. Marvin Lim joined The Ron Show today.
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Keisha Lance Bottoms defends her record, makes case for GA Governor

⁠Keisha Lance Bottoms ⁠joined Ron for a look back at her mayoral era in Atlanta and to make her sales pitch to skeptical Georgia voters ahead of the gubernatorial election in November. Speaking on the race,⁠ a curious endorsement⁠ bubbled up, last week, drawing ⁠notable scrutiny⁠ among many black Georgia voters. Trump got⁠ whacked by the Supreme Court⁠ Friday, but justices may have actually been trying to bail out his […]

todayFebruary 23, 2026 30 1