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The Georgia Court of Appeals has agreed to hear an appeal from former President Donald Trump over a judge’s decision allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the case, despite her admitted romantic relationship with a former special prosecutor. Here's what happens next, as Emory visiting Professor of Law John Acevedo talks with digital producer Tim Darnell in this spe...

Atlanta News First and Decaturish take you through your latest DeKalb County news headlines and the stories people are talking about most! On this episode, we talk with Emory University Associate Professor Dr. James Hoesterey about ongoing pro-Palestinian protests on campus. Catch weekly episodes every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. EST on ANF+ and Decaturish.com. Download our Atlanta News First app for th...

State and local agencies want to remind citizens about the dangers of leaving kids in unattended vehicles as the temperatures heat up. They’re asking the community to call 911 or emergency personnel immediately if they see a child left alone in a car. Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest news and information.

 A new Georgia law will require cash bail for 30 additional crimes, including 18 that are sometimes misdemeanors. Gov. Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 63 and nine other new public safety measures. Opponents said the bill would roll back changes that were passed almost unanimously in 2018 under then-Gov. Nathan Deal. That law allowed judges to release many people accused of misdemeanors without bail....

 A state lawmaker who represents a portion of Atlanta has filed a lawsuit against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and others, claiming they harmed her as the victim of an alleged stalker. Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest news and information.

City Schools of Decatur Superintendent Dr. Gyimah Whitaker joins Decatur Dish to talk about key issues facing families. Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest news and information.

Governor Brian Kemp signed multiple bills to lower taxes in Georgia. House Bill 1015 will speed up an existing drop in the state's income tax.  By 2028, Georgia is set to have one of the lowest income taxes in the nation.  The governor also addressed changes coming for Georgia's corporations and small businesses.  Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest news and information.

Nearly 18 miles of BeltLine will be available to community members by the June 2026 FIFA World Cup, city leaders announced. The 17.9-mile path, which will connect Atlanta’s westside from Piedmont Park to Westside Park, is expected to be completed months ahead of the major soccer event. Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest news and information.

 The mayor of Brookhaven had harsh words for the DeKalb County government as he announced a plan that he and other city leaders hope will reduce the time it takes for an ambulance to show up for emergencies in their community. Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest news and information.

Gov. Brian Kemp signed seven education bills into law that affect Georgia students and teachers. One of the bills the governor signed into law will provide $6,500 a year for children who live in school zones where the schools are failing — if their parents choose homeschooling or private schools. Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest news and information.

 While U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has said she is under consideration to become Donald Trump’s running mate, one online source for legal online sports betting is giving the controversial northwest Georgia congresswoman very small odds. SportsHandle recently pulled together information on the candidates mentioned by Trump himself or put forth by pundits as people who could possibly be picked....

On this episode of Decatur Dish, Atlanta News First's Mariya Murrow and Decaturish Founder and Editor Dan Whisenhunt take you through DeKalb County's latest news headlines. Atlanta Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari joins to talk about growing tensions in Kirkwood, the future site of the Public Safety Training Center, and addressing affordable housing needs. Download our Atlanta News First...

On Friday, Pullman Yards owner Adam Rosenfelt was captured on surveillance cameras shouting obscenities at an Atlanta city worker. Some neighbors say this incident showcases the escalating tensions between the city, Pullman Yards, and Kirkwood residents.  Decaturish founder and editor Dan Whisenhunt and Atlanta News First's Mariya Murrow take you through DeKalb County's top news headline...

On Monday, April 15, 2024, the first criminal trial of an ex-president in American history will begin.  Former President Donald Trump is accused of falsifying his company’s records to hide the nature of payments to his former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen, who helped Trump bury negative stories during his 2016 campaign. Cohen’s activities included paying porn actor Stormy Daniels $130,000 to supp...

Clarkston Mayor Beverly H. Burks joins Decaturish Founder and Publisher Dan Whisenhunt to talk about economic development, affordable housing, and the state of Clarkston's police department.  Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest news and information.

Driven in large part by the shocking death of a nursing student on the University of Georgia’s campus, state lawmakers passed a bill that would require local law enforcement to help federal agents enforce immigration law. The three candidates running to be the next CEO of DeKalb County weighed in on what they would do if the county was declared a "sanctuary government." Download our Atla...

The stadium would hold up to 10,000 people, have shops and restaurants, as well as soccer facilities for kids from around North Georgia. It could also be used for concerts year-round. Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest news and information.

During the DeKalb County CEO candidate forum, moderators kicked up the pressure with what is one of the more pressing issues in the county, according to voters. Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest news and information.

MARTA’s airport station will be temporarily closed for renovation of the concourse and platform levels, officials will remind the public . The six-week closure will begin on April 8 and last through May 19. During the renovation period, MARTA will offer a bus shuttle between College Park Station and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s North Terminal. Download our Atlanta News First...

Georgia reporter George Chidi joins Decaturish Founder and Publisher Dan Whisenhunt to talk about DeKalb County's leading headlines. Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest news and information.

The mayor of Mableton is calling for a series of public safety meetings after a 15-year-old was critically injured in a shootout with police outside Six Flags Over Georgia. Mableton Mayor Michael Owens said that his proposed meetings will involve public safety and community leaders, who will gather “to address concerns and devise strategies to ensure the safety of individuals within the Six Flags...

Georgia’s latest legislative attempt to oversee and discipline locally elected district attorneys was signed by Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday. Senate Bill 332 attempts to implement rules and procedures for the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission (PACQ), an agency created last year by the GOP-led state legislature that, Kemp said, would ensure DAs and solicitors-general “fulfill their co...

State House Bill 874 is pushing for automated external defibrillators and emergency action plans to be required in all Georgia schools. The bill also calls for practice drills and the establishment of internal response teams in response to a person in cardiac distress. Longtime Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan made an appearance at the Georgia Capitol, urging lawmakers to give final passage t...

LifeLine Animal Project Founder and CEO Rebecca Guinn joins Decaturish Publisher Dan Whisenhunt to talk about animal service response in DeKalb County and the greater issues shelters are facing. Catch Decatur Dish every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. on ANF+. Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest news and information.

2024 is the year of political headlines and DeKalb County is no exception. Atlanta News First's Mariya Murrow and Decaturish's Dan Whisenhunt take you through all that's been happening in one of metro Atlanta's fastest-growing regions. Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest news and information.