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I-Team: Jimmy Carter memories: President and Live Nation executive bonded over love of rock and roll
SUMMARY: At President Carter’s funeral, Peter Conin, Chairman of Live Nation Georgia and a close friend of Carter, reminisced about their unique bond. Conin, who was once a Carter campaign intern, shared a touching moment where Carter expressed pride in him. He described Carter as genuine, highlighting his love for rock and roll and friendships with musicians like Bob Dylan. Conin recalled their last meeting at a Dylan concert and reflected on Carter’s authenticity as a politician. He also mentioned the Allman Brothers’ role in Carter’s 1976 campaign and a memorable free Willie Nelson concert request in 2004.
by Johnny Edwards
Aired January 12, 2025
ATLANTA – Peter Conlon was so close to Jimmy Carter that the former president once publicly called him “almost like a member of the Carter clan.”
Conlon, a legendary concert promoter and Live Nation’s Georgia chairman, was among the mourners at Carter’s funeral on Thursday.
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Georgia senator arrested for trying to defy ban on entering House chamber
SUMMARY: Georgia state senator Colton Moore, a Republican from Trenton, was arrested Thursday after attempting to enter the House chamber, which he was banned from previously. During a confrontation with House employees outside the chamber, he fell after a shoving match and was detained by state patrol for willful obstruction of law enforcement. Moore had criticized House Speaker Jon Burns as a “tyrant” and claimed he had a constitutional obligation to attend the governor’s State of the State speech. Moore’s arrest adds to tensions among lawmakers as the 2025 legislative session begins, following past incidents involving protests in the Capitol.
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Georgia GOP head backs senator arrested before State of the State | Georgia
SUMMARY: Georgia GOP Chairman Josh McKoon expressed shock and disappointment over the arrest of State Sen. Colton Moore before Gov. Brian Kemp’s State of the State address. House Speaker Jon Burns banned Moore from the chambers following “vile” comments about late House Speaker David Ralston. Moore was told he could return if he apologized. Despite this, Moore attempted to attend the session and was arrested by state troopers. McKoon criticized the denial of Moore’s admission, asserting that no elected official should be blocked from representing their constituents and emphasized that it was both legally and morally wrong.
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Kemp pitches expansion of state’s maternal health, Medicaid programs | Georgia
SUMMARY: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is requesting an additional $2.98 million from the General Assembly to expand a perinatal home visit pilot program, potentially adding 25 more counties. He also seeks to expand the Georgia Pathways to Coverage program, which offers Medicaid to low-income parents with children under 6, contingent on employment or education. Despite criticism over low enrollment, with only 8,385 participants, the program aims to support families’ health. Kemp also requests $778,000 to expand cardiovascular and high-risk care services at perinatal centers. The proposals require approval from the General Assembly. Kemp will present them during his State of the State address.
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