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Georgia sets record for first day of early voting in midterm election Georgia voters broke the record for early voting on Tuesday with more people voting on the first day of a midterm election than ever before. The Georgia Secretary of State Office reported that more than 188,600 ballots were cast on Tuesday, which was more than 53,000 voters over the 2022 midterm election. “This record-breaking turnout proves that voters […]
Trump to hold campaign rally in Dalton ahead of Georgia midterms President Donald Trump plans to come back to Georgia on the campaign trail just weeks ahead of the state’s midterm elections. Trump is scheduled for a rally on Friday at Dalton Municipal Airport in Whitfield County. The rally starts at 1:30 p.m. and Trump’s remarks are set to begin at 3 p.m. The president’s visit comes just weeks before […]
Report: Federal energy policies could cost Georgia jobs, raise bills A new analysis found that Georgia families could lose thousands of jobs while they pay hundreds more a year for energy due to federal energy policies enacted since January 2025. The nonpartisan think tank Energy Innovation released the report that says Georgia’s economy could lose up to 11,000 jobs and $2.4 billion in GDP by 2030. Robbie Orvis is the […]
Early voting begins in Georgia for 2026 midterm elections Early voting for the 2026 midterm elections starts today in Georgia, and voters will be able to select their choices in key races for the state. Statewide races, such as the governor and lieutenant governor’s seats, are on the ballot as well as the Senate seat currently occupied by U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff. Ossoff, the Democratic nominee, is running against Republican […]
Ossoff, Collins clash on tariffs, healthcare in Georgia Senate debate U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and U.S. Rep. Mike Collins faced off in a debate last week, which was the first of at least two debates the candidates will have before the midterm elections. The two candidates are fighting for Ossoff’s current seat in the Senate. The candidates clashed on tariff, cost of living, data centers, automated license plate readers, immigration […]
Bottoms, Jackson clash over records in Georgia governor debate In the first, and possibly only, televised debate between the Georgia gubernatorial candidates, Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson traded blows while also agreeing on some policy issues. The two candidates answered dozens of questions concerning issues from law enforcement to health care in only one minute. Both Bottoms and Jackson agreed that law enforcement’s use of Flock cameras […]
Hyundai Transys to invest $560 million and add 320 jobs in Georgia Hyundai Transys plans to create more than 300 new jobs in Georgia to expand its existing manufacturing capabilities in West Point, Georgia. Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday that the company plans to invest nearly $560 million to expand its facility, which will bring 320 new jobs. “The Hyundai family of brands has been an incredible partner to Georgia, […]
Kemp declares State of Emergency for all Georgia counties ahead of Hurricane Isaias Gov. Brian Kemp issued an updated State of Emergency Thursday for all 159 counties in preparation for Hurricane Isaias. The Executive Order allows for emergency management teams to make arrangements ahead of the storm. The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA) will also activate the State Operations Center beginning early Friday afternoon. "As we always […]
Federal officials propose the sale of the planned ICE Detention Center in Oakwood The plan to open a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in the small city of Oakwood, Georgia, may have been stalled. Department of Homeland Security officials sent a letter to the city of Flowery Branch last week saying that they are proposing to sell the property on the 3600 block of Atlanta Highway. The letter […]
Healthcare CEO Rick Jackson and former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms squared off in what may likely be their only televised (or otherwise) debate. On Wednesday, I dove into a healthy chunk of that spectacle that not many Georgians watched - especially with the Atlanta Braves on primetime TV as well in playoff action.
Ron Roberts is a Georgia-born radio veteran and host of The Ron Show, Atlanta's only progressive audio platform airing weekdays on AmericaOne Radio. With an extensive background as an FM radio program director and broadcaster skilled in audio editing, voice acting, and commercials, Ron brings nearly three decades of radio experience to his show. The show covers Atlanta, metro Atlanta, Georgia, and national politics from a unique perspective—he's a self-described "run-of-the-mill Georgia-born gay progressive cat-dad realtor & talk show host". Ron frequently welcomes guests ranging from local activists to prominent national figures, including Marianne Williamson, Rep. Nikema Williams, actor Michael Kelly, and Sen. Shea Roberts.
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