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Georgia bill would make blocking police with vehicle a felony amid protest debate Georgia Republican lawmakers introduced a bill that would make it a felony to use a vehicle to obstruct police operations. House Bill 1076 is lauded by supporters as a response to a pattern of problems, but critics see it as a harsh reaction to the events surrounding the death of Renee Good in Minnesota and potentially limiting […]
Richmond Hill residents raise concerns over proposed nickel refinery On September 29, 2024, a fire broke out at the Bio-Lab Inc. facility in Conyers dumping pollution and smoke into the front yard of Jennifer Fuqua and her family. They moved to Richmond Hill in pursuit of clean air and a safe environment for their daughter, but a proposed nickel refinery might change all that. Fuqua spoke on The Ron Show […]
South Georgia native leads 24th Annual Black History ‘RISE!’ Week Rahn D. Fudge has been travelling from San Francisco to his hometown region in South Georgia for more than 20 years in February to ensure Black history is remembered. “We need to hear about the people who made it possible for so many others to walk through doors and to be where they are today,” Fudge told WALB. “And I […]
Georgia lawmaker pushes rent reform, targets hidden fees and AI pricing In a tirade of affordability legislation, state Rep. Gabriel Sanchez, D-Smyrna, has garnered support and introduced several pieces of legislation to address housing affordability issues and protect renters. Sanchez recently introduced House Bill 1188, which would prohibit landlords from withholding the full rental price of a property and from charging hidden fees. The goal of the legislation is to […]
Weekend storm brings fire relief, cleaner air to South Georgia Although a weekend storm system brought some tumultuous weather to South Georgia, it also brought some much needed relief from wildfires. South Georgians came through the weekend with few power outages, no reported injuries and far cleaner air to breath. On Friday, Albany and the surrounding areas faced a more than 200 on the air quality scale, which means the […]
DeKalb drops ICE resolution as state lawmakers push mask ban bill While local officials have backed down on regulations concerning federal immigration officials, state lawmakers are moving forward with proposing legislation. The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners voted to withdraw a resolution Tuesday that would demand Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to end all tactical enforcement operations in residential areas of the county. DeKalb Commissioners Patrick, Johnson, Nicole Massiah and […]
Advocates push firearm limits as Georgia domestic violence deaths rise Fatality rates involving domestic violence are increasing in Georgia, and while Georgia Republicans look to establish an offender registry, activist groups are looking at different approaches. Karimah Dillard, the director of policy for the Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence, said the organization is looking at evidence-based approaches to address the issue. One key component is firearms because they are responsible […]
Hey it's Ron; earlier in the week I'd highlighted some sound legislative offerings from Republican women in the Georgia general assembly that I hoped Democrats would join in on and push across the finish line. There's another, giving pharmacists the ability to prescribe HIV prevention medication, again, penned by a Republican. This is encouraging to see. What's discouraging, of course, is that the same Georgia GOP saw fit earlier in […]
Proposed Georgia domestic violence registry draws debate Georgia Republicans announced a slew of bills last week to support Georgia families, including legislation to create a registry of domestic violence offenders. House Bill 1142 would create a time-limited, statewide domestic violence offender registry within the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. “Here in Georgia, we believe in second chances, but we will not ignore patterns of recurring violence, and we will prioritize the […]
Georgia Senate adds gender-affirming care limits to health bill A bill to increase access to home healthcare services has been transformed to restrict gender-affirming care for transgender Georgians. Republicans in the Georgia Senate added two last-minute amendments before passing the bill on party lines on Tuesday, according to WABE. The first amendment to House Bill 54 would prohibit doctors from prescribing puberty blockers to children diagnosed with gender dysphoria. State […]
Eye on Travel with Peter Greenberg is a three-hour weekend radio program that broadcasts from a different location each week, taking listeners around the globe with breaking travel news, insider tips, and hidden gem destinations. Hosted by Peter Greenberg—known in the travel industry as "The Travel Detective"—the show features guests who are insiders in the travel industry, as well as journalists reporting breaking news and trends from destinations worldwide, CEOs, and even heads of state. Greenberg is a multiple Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter and producer who serves as Travel Editor for CBS News, appearing on CBS This Morning and CBS Evening News. Travel Weekly named him one of the most influential people in travel alongside Bill Marriott and Richard Branson, and he was inducted into the U.S. Travel Association's Hall of Leaders for his contributions to the travel industry.
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