Brian Bannon

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Atlanta comedian and writer. Blog about media issue. No relation to Steve. https://brianpbannon.medium.com

Wheeler High School is located in northeast Cobb County, Georgia, U.S. It is near the city of Marietta, about 15 miles (24 km) northwest of downtown Atlanta. The school has been in operation since 1965. It is a public high school, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It is named for Joseph Wheeler who was a Confederate military leader, and later, an American military leader and politician. Joseph Wheeler High School
AJC ad next to Guardian interview with Fergie Chambers' partner Stella Schnabel.
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Greetings, Dear Reader, No slap and tickle this morning. Right for the guts. DERANGED RICH KIDS Fergie Chambers, who I’m sure you would never recognize, was heir to the Cox Media fortune and allegedly used his means to “materially fund” Islamic terrorism, at least if the Trump admin indictment is to be believed. He was arrested in Spain June 10 on an extradition request. His charges include international money laundering to materially support a terrorist organization, rounded out with some additional charges related to conspiracy to riot. Despite publicly breaking with his family and walking away with an allowance of $250 million, they have decided to throw their weight behind defending him. If only they cared this much about raising a properly adjusted, productive young man.
Irene Montero and Pablo Iglesias ask the Government not to collaborate with Trump in the extradition of the billionaire arrested in Ibiza The National Court decides on Thursday his possible extradition to the United States Regional politics Podemos MEP Irene Montero has called on Pedro Sánchez's government not to collaborate with the United States government for the extradition of Fergie Chambers, the billionaire arrested in Ibiza at the request of Donald Trump. In a message posted on social networks, Montero claims that James Cox 'Fergie' Chambers is a well-known "financier of solidarity" with Palestine who is persecuted by the US. "Spain cannot collaborate with Trump in the pursuit of solidarity with Palestine: the government must protect him and not hand him over to Netanyahu's friends," Montero said in his tweet. Pablo Iglesias, for his part, has also opined that those "politically persecuted" by Trump should have political asylum in Spain and asks the government "not to look the other way". "To say that you admire those in solidarity with Palestine and then arrest them and hand them over to Trump is a disgrace," he said on social networks. Sanders' family also considers the arrest to have been political. The American citizen was arrested last Thursday in Eivissa by the Police after the request of Interpol. He is under an international arrest warrant for money laundering related to the diversion of money to Tunisia, where he finances a football team, but it is suspected that he has actually financed pro-Palestinian activities. The National Court plans to study his extradition this Thursday. Chambers was sent to prison due to flight risk while waiting for the Court to process his expulsion. For its part, Izquierda Unida (IU) has asked the Government that, in the event that the Spanish judicial bodies finally agree to the extradition of the American activist James 'Fergie' Cox Chambers, it exercises the powers attributed to it by law to deny his surrender to th…
However, in a statement released on Monday, Podemos Islas Baleares has demanded that this request for extradition of Chambers to the United States be rejected, considering that the order responds to political persecution. The regional coordinator of the party, Lucía Muñoz, has accused Donald Trump's administration of trying to "extend beyond its borders the persecution against those who denounce the genocide in Gaza and support the Palestinian cause."
We will frequently promote their stories and journalists and look for innovative ways to collaborate. Two such projects are already underway: We will be recording a special episode of a Wirecutter podcast at the Minnesota Public Radio booth at the state fair in August and be a sponsor of the Minnesota Star Tribune’s North Star Summit in September.
Maine author Jessica Fletcher.
Podcast screenshot: Politically Georgia Play Delete Democratic socialists won one major Georgia House race, came close in others and are now forcing a broader debate inside the state Democratic Party. On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy look at how candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America performed in Georgia's primaries and why younger voters are responding to their message. They also discuss how Republicans could use the movement to paint Democrats as too far left heading into the 2026 general election.
America the beautiful in hymnal. "Confirm thy soul in self-control, thy liberty in law."
A graffiti American flag with hearts for stars.
Old AJC masthead with Andrew Morse.
Ceiling projection at Headline House: "All Your Dreams are Just Ceilings that Haven't Been Smashed Yet. Be the Byline of Your Headline."
Consulting payments to Robinson's firm from the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance portal (peachfile.ethics.ga.gov).
On today’s special episode of Politically Georgia, we sit down with legendary Democratic strategist James Carville. Carville, who once predicted Kamala Harris would win the White House, recently wrote a New York Times essay explaining why he was wrong—and he shares his advice on how Democrats can find their way back to power. We also ask Carville about Georgia’s shifting political landscape. He was instrumental in helping Zell Miller become governor in 1990, but since then, Republicans have dominated the governor’s mansion for seven consecutive election cycles. What does Carville think it will take for Democrats to flip the state once again? And finally, today marks the end of an era—Bill Nigut steps down from Politically Georgia and retires after a remarkable five-decade career covering politics. Bill shares his reflections on his time in journalism and a few final thoughts as he signs off.
Statement attributable to Keisha for Governor campaign spokesperson: “Keisha Lance Bottoms believes in a strong independent media and will work to ensure adequate state investment in Georgia Public Broadcasting. Georgia benefits from strong public media that includes both statewide and local organizations that deliver trusted news and educational programming. Keisha will encourage collaboration while ensuring a variety of voices both at the state and local level are a part of decision making. As governor, Keisha's priority will be ensuring that Georgia Public Broadcasting continues to serve all Georgians while maintaining the highest standards of editorial independence and public service to our great state.” -- TaNisha Cameron Communications Director | Keisha for Governor
Stalled delivery bot named Kennedy.
Album88 sticker.
"Good afternoon Brian, I'd like to apologize and let you know that our board meeting was moved up a week to 5/8 and the site had unfortunately not been updated to reflect that change.
Original GPB Meeting Dates schedule showing June 24th.
Free library with Neil.Gaiman audio books.
← Post Erick Erickson @EWErickson I'm not on radio today because as my flight back to Atlanta pushed back from the gate in Oklahoma City, the hydraulic fluid poured out of the plane. So waiting on another @delta. 12:36 PM 19 Jun 26 3,904 Views 1 Repost 19 Likes
State Rep. Gabriel Sanchez
City Council Member Kelsea Bond
Mathewos Samson giving his victory speech at a primary run-off election watch party at Manuel's Tavern.
Watch party.
DSA-endorsed candidate for Georgia state rep. Mathewos Sampson at his primary election runoff watch party at Manuel's Tavern. Also in photo are DSA state rep Gabriel Sanchez and City Council member Kelsea Bond.
Last page of Ulysses held in audience with a set piece of Molly Bloom's bed in background.
Sfindiefest instagram post.
"If you look into the eyes of a poor they will still your soul"
nji brings nearly 30 years of experience in communications strategy, media relations, reputation management and public affairs experience to INCISIVE. She served as Vice President, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at Cox Enterprises, rising through the corporate ranks over 10 years to lead a 30+ member team of professionals charged with executive and employee communications, digital and social media platforms, content development, public relations and external affairs. Prior to that role, she was Director of Communications for the City of Atlanta from 2010 through 2013 and is credited for raising the city’s profile and deftly crafting effective communication strategies around challenging issues, especially those involving public safety. As Vice President, Crisis, Issues Management and Public Affairs at Edelman,
Saporta "left Atlanta Civic Circle in 2022 but declined to say why."
Becker as a rat on a protest sign.
The Woodruff Foundation's grantmaking focuses mostly on education, healthcare, conservation, arts and culture, and community development. Although journalism is not an articulated priority, we have been studying the ways in which other communities and foundations around the country have invested in nonprofit journalism. Like them, we believe that reliable, objective journalism is an essential ingredient in a functioning democracy. In 2019, the Woodruff Foundation made a grant to the Georgia Press Educational Foundation to help launch its Capitol Beat news service. Earlier this year, the Foundation made a grant to GPB to provide seed funding for a journalism initiative focused on covering state issues through digital media. We hope that an expanded newsroom at GPB dedicated to producing digital content to be shared via GPB's extensive radio and TV network and a revamped website can add critical coverage of important issues and help fill the void in areas of the state that have seen newspapers fold. Investing in public media is one of many models our foundation colleagues around the country have pursued in trying to ensure the integrity of reliable news and information. We are closely following the field just as we will closely monitor GPB's efforts.
We have been proud to partner with many of our nonprofit newsroom peers, and hope you’ll read and support them and their essential work in Atlanta, including: 285 South, centering immigrant communities; Atlanta Community Press Collective, pursuing accountability reporting on everything from civil liberties to local power; Canopy Atlanta, practicing community-oriented journalism; Capital B Atlanta, delivering Black-centered reporting on housing, elections, and beyond; and Georgia Recorder, covering democracy and policy at the state level.
Host Bill Nigut is joined by two old friends to discuss current events and more. Kevin Riley is the former Editor in Chief of the Atlanta Journal Constitution, and Dr. Mark Rosenberg was the founding Director of the CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control before becoming President and CEO of the Task Force for Global Health. See omnyst
Amok at 7 Stages back space.
7 Stages Theatre in Atlanta.
Semafor Media newsletter with Sponsored by Think with Google circled.
Another AJC ad featuring a Marta train.
Screenshot of AJC Politically Georgia episode: AJC editor-in-chief Leroy Chapman sits down with John Hope Bryant to discuss Bryant’s new book, Capitalism for All, and his argument that economic mobility is the unfinished work of the civil rights movement. Bryant explains why he believes Atlanta is uniquely positioned to lead what he calls a “third reconstruction,” centered on financial literacy, entrepreneurship and broader access to opportunity. The conversation also explores the political frustration driving more Americans toward independent politics, the limits of partisan economic messaging, and why Bryant believes “the only true freedom is financial freedom.”
AJC social media ad.
Memorial Tattoo shop.
US flag on grave at Oakland Cemetery.
US flag on a grave in Oakland cemetery surrounded by confederate graves.
Alex Taylor's Jan. AJC column.
Sunday Jan.25, 2026 AJC E-paper front page. Bottom article titled "Eastside Beltline light rail work secretly halted six months ago."
Alex Taylor Opinion essay in the AJC E-paper for May 24, 2026 titled "The future of the Atlanta Beltline hangs in the balance. Trains are not the answer."
Screenshot from X or Twitter in August 2022.
Jack Klugman as Quincy, Medical Examiner.
Stop sign with Voting for Republicans sticker.
Candidate holding sign.
Onion Headline: Supreme Court Rules supreme Court Rules
Stalled Waymo in front of laundrymat.
Stalled Waymo in front of a laundrymat.
Line for ice cream.