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Marjorie Taylor Greene Says She’s Done Supporting the Republican Party

Marjorie Taylor Greene Breaks With Republican Party, Says Conservatives Are ‘Fed Up’ Former Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene says she no longer identifies with the Republican Party, arguing that GOP leaders have lost touch with the voters who put them in office. Greene's latest criticism came in two social media posts this week, where she described herself as politically homeless despite remaining firmly conservative. "I'm way too conservative to be […]

todayJune 24, 2026 12

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Brookhaven residents to weigh in on proposed 40% property tax increase

Brookhaven property tax increase: Residents to weigh in before City Council vote Brookhaven residents could soon see a nearly 40% increase in the city's operating property tax rate if the City Council approves a proposal up for a vote Tuesday evening. The proposal would raise Brookhaven's operating millage rate from 2.74 mills to 3.85 mills. City officials say the increase is needed to keep pace with rising costs and maintain […]

todayJune 23, 2026 11

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Georgia Domestic Violence Shelters Face Cuts After Kemp Vetoes $13 Million in Funding

Georgia Domestic Violence Programs Face Funding Shortfall After Kemp Veto Domestic violence and sexual assault programs across Georgia are bracing for cuts after Gov. Brian Kemp vetoed $13 million in new funding that lawmakers approved in the state budget, according to reporting from The Georgia Recorder. “Survivors are not going to be able to get everything they need from a reduced staff, and staff are going to burn out, and […]

todayJune 23, 2026 8

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Ossoff rebukes Collins in Atlanta church address focused on democracy and faith

Ossoff rebukes Collins in Atlanta church address focused on democracy and faith Speaking before congregants at Beulah Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff framed Georgia's upcoming Senate race as a test of character, accountability, and democratic values. The Democratic senator, who is seeking reelection this fall, sharply criticized Republican nominee Mike Collins and urged voters to examine candidates' records beyond campaign rhetoric. "You may have seen that […]

todayJune 22, 2026 15

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Healthcare costs, medical debt burden Georgians as advocacy campaign launches

Healthcare costs, medical debt burden Georgians as advocacy campaign launches Nearly half of working age adults in 2025 found it difficult to afford healthcare in the U.S., and Georgia residents face twice as much medical debt as the rest of the country, according to Georgia Public Broadcasting.  Laura Colbert, executive director of Georgians for a Healthy Future, said the interests of corporations often outweigh the interests of patients. "So, we're […]

todayJune 19, 2026 9

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Georgia voters set statewide November matchups in key down-ballot races

Georgia voters set statewide November matchups in key down-ballot races The ballots for Georgia lieutenant governor and secretary of state races were decided Tuesday as well as other statewide elections. State Sen. Josh McLaurin won Georgia’s Democratic runoff for lieutenant governor and will face State Sen. Greg Dolezal, who won the Republican runoff, in the November election.  McLaurin defeated former state Sen. Nabilah Parkes with nearly 55% of the vote, […]

todayJune 19, 2026 8

Democratic Congressional nominee (GA 1) Amanda Hollowell joined The Ron Show Wednesday.
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Purposeful House candidate aims to flip GA 1

PLUS: We get a post-primary checkup on the Democrats' slate in Georgia from Atlanta-based strategist & Mike Collins will have a hard time beating Ossoff when he's unliked within GOP ranks Now that we're clear of the primary calendar (checks to make sure it's impossible there's any. more. run-offs) it's time to get to know some of the Democratic candidates throughout the state running for state and federal offices. Numerically, […]

todayJune 18, 2026 9 1

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Georgia House leaders delay redistricting debate during special session

Georgia House leaders delay redistricting debate during special session Georgia state House lawmakers say they will hold off on redrawing Georgia’s legislative maps during the special legislative session Wednesday.  House Speaker Jon Burns, House Speaker Pro-Tem Jan Jones, House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration, and other Republican leaders said in a letter to Gov. Brian Kemp that they will spend the session discussing tax relief and ratifying the state’s gas tax […]

todayJune 18, 2026 9

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Rick Jackson, Mike Collins win Georgia GOP runoffs, advance to November

Rick Jackson, Mike Collins win Georgia GOP runoffs, advance to November Rick Jackson and U.S. Rep. Mike Collins won their respective runoff elections Tuesday to make it to the general election in November. Jackson, a billionaire healthcare executive, won the Republican runoff for Georgia governor defeating Lt. Gov. Burt Jones. Jackson entered the race in February and pledged up to $50 million of his own money to the campaign. He […]

todayJune 18, 2026 8

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Genetic testing may help personalize mental health treatment in Georgia

Genetic testing may help personalize mental health treatment in Georgia A national survey by Myriad Genetics found that many people with depression or anxiety would feel more confident with a personalized mental health plan instead of a one-size-fits-all approach. Crystal Nelson, a board-certified psychiatrist in Newnan, said treatment does not have to work that way especially when using pharmacogenetic testing. Nelson has been using the testing for 11 years. “It's […]

todayJune 17, 2026 11