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Father of Apalachee shooter convicted; Hawks/Magic City controversy; Election season Mar 03, 2026

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On the Tuesday, March 3rd edition: Colin Gray, the father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter, has been convicted of more than two dozen charges; NBA players blow the whistle on the Hawks' collaboration with Magic City; And candidate qualifying is underway

Colin Gray trial wraps up; Laken Riley's family sues; Sen. Warnock in Social Circle Mar 02, 2026

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On the March 2 edition: Attorneys make closing arguments in the trial of Colin Gray; Laken Riley's father sues the University System of Georgia over her death; And Senator Raphael Warnock says people in Social Circle aren't prepared for an ICE detention center in their city.

GOP Ponzi scheme fine; Moratorium on data centers; Colin Gray defense Feb 27, 2026

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On the Feb 27 Edition: Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has issued a half-million-dollar fine for the multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme that touched the top ranks of GOP politics here in Georgia; One Northeast Georgia county has approved a moratorium on new detention centers and data centers; And Colin Gray, the father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter, took the stand in his own defense this morning.

Fulton County & DOJ ordered to mediation; House passes tax cut; Autism license plates Feb 26, 2026

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On the Feb. 26 edition: Fulton County and the Trump administration are being ordered into mediation over the seizure of ballots from the 2020 election; the Georgia House passed a bill yesterday to reduce the income tax rate; and Georgia is one step closer to having special license plates for people with autism.

Second potential detention center; Cell phone ban; Columbus data center Feb 25, 2026

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On the Feb 25th edition: The Department of Homeland Security has purchased a second Georgia warehouse as part of its nationwide revamp of immigration detention; A cell phone ban in Georgia's high schools is one step closer to becoming law; And a five-billion-dollar data center is being planned for the Columbus area.

Harsher penalties for protesters; Info on new measles case; Fulton County focused on elections Feb 24, 2026

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On the Feb. 24th edition: Protesters in Georgia could face harsher penalties under new legislation; More details on the latest case of measles here in the state; And Fulton County leaders say they are focused on maintaining election integrity

Measles in Georgia; Teachers support school cell phone ban; Athens vigil for ICE Feb 23, 2026

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On the Feb. 23 edition: There is another confirmed case of measles in Georgia; A new study shows that teachers support a ban on cell phones in the classroom; And a coalition of religious groups held a candlelight vigil in Athens last night to remember people detained by ICE.

Atlanta United 2026 season; Funding for mental health hospital; Trump visit Feb 20, 2026

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On the Feb 20th edition: Atlanta United kicks off the 2026 season tomorrow; Georgia lawmakers are seeking funding to build a new mental health hospital; President Trump visited Northwest Georgia yesterday. His speech touched on tariffs, the upcoming Congressional race, and the 2020 election.

President Trump in Rome; DHS shares facility details; Mental health insurance coverage Feb 19, 2026

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On the Feb. 19 edition: President Donald Trump visits Rome, GA; DHS has shared details of the new ICE facility in Social Circle; and state legislators want to ensure insurance companies cover the mental health care they're legally required to.

Republican won’t run for reelection; Georgia Power bills; Savannah ICE protests Feb 18, 2026

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On the Feb 18th Edition: A Republican on the state Public Service Commission says she won't run for reelection; Georgia Power offers a plan to lower electricity bills; And one day after the death of a beloved teacher during an ICE immigrant enforcement action, protesters took to the streets in Savannah.

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