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US Sen. Cory Booker made history a few weeks ago when the New Jersey Democrat spoke for 25 hours on the Senate floor, condemning President Donald Trump's policies. But what did he actually accomplish? Raj Goyle is a Democratic Party strategist and former Kansas state lawmaker who, despite opposing President Donald Trump's policies, says Democrats need to take responsibility for their 2024 electora...

Long-threatened tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump have plunged the country into trade wars abroad — all while on-again, off-again new levies continue to escalate uncertainty. Ray Hill, a professor of finance at Emory University's Goizueta School of Business, talks with Atlanta News First about what President Trump may - or may not - accomplish with this bold new economic policy.

Are tariffs good? Are they bad? What do they do? And what will be their impact? We asked an economist.

The impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs are being felt worldwide with China and the European Union retaliating with their own economic measures. Also: the Georgia General Assembly adjourned last week with several controversial bills being passed on the last day; former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms could be running for Georgia governor in 2026.

Atlanta News First and Decaturish take you through your latest DeKalb County news headlines and a special update from the Decaturish team. Catch weekly episodes every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. EST on ANF+ and Decaturish.com.

First Alert Meteorologist Courteney Jacobazzi explains why storms "train" and how that poses a flood risk. Download the FIRST ALERT WEATHER APP!

A series of storms pushed through north Georgia from Sunday into Monday morning, bringing tornadic activity to parts of metro Atlanta. First Alert Meteorologist Ella Dorsey breaks down what you need to know and how to prepare for these systems.  Download the  FIRST ALERT WEATHER APP 

 Fulton County prosecutors have filed a motion to revoke Young Thug’s probation. Last year, the rapper – whose real name is Jeffery Williams – pleaded guilty to several charges and no contest to multiple others in what had become the longest criminal trial in Georgia history. Now, prosecutors say he's revoked his probation. One of metro Atlanta's most recognizable criminal d...

Friday's high temperatures will flirt with 90 degrees for the Braves home opener! Thankfully, it will be mostly cloudy, offering just a slight relief from the heat.  If you’re not headed to Truist Park, don’t worry — you can still watch the Braves’ home opener for free. In Atlanta, fans can watch the  Braves on Gray  by tuning into  PeachtreeTV , Atlanta...

The 2025 Georgia General Assembly is entering its final days. What bills have passed, and which ones are facing a final countdown? Also: U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams resigns as chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia; U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath suspends her 2026 Georgia gubernatorial campaign; two lawsuits related to Georgia's voting laws and election process have been dismissed, and Secretary of State B...

The early 2025 baseball season has been rocked with nearly a historic number of home runs being blasted out of major league ballparks. Pete Tucci, CEO of Tucci Bats in Norwalk, CT, talks with Atlanta News First and Braves on Gray about what torpedo bats are; whether Major League Baseball will ban them; and how this season could showcase an unprecedented power surge across the great American pastti...

The DeKalb County Commission approved a change order increasing the contract term for constructing and installing kennels at the DeKalb Animal Shelter. As DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson sharpens her focus on combating crime, she has announced new policing strategies, including increased collaboration with state troopers and revisiting police pursuit policies. Atlanta News First and Dec...

Georgia lawmakers are considering creating a database that has names of students who may be exhibiting behavior that could point toward a pattern of future violence. Also: a legislator claims he was fired from his job because he voted against Gov. Brian Kemp's tort reform package; kids may be banned from cell phones in schools if Gov. Kemp approves it; Stacey Abrams and the New Georgia Project are...

Lawsuit reform continues shaking Georgia's political scene. Also: Gov. Brian Kemp wants ICE officials to train state troopers in immigration enforcement; Fulton DA Fani Willis has been ordered to pay a Donald Trump co-defendant's attorney more than $54,000; Georgia has a new labor commissioner who has made history.

Atlanta News First and Decaturish take you through your latest DeKalb County news headlines and a special update from the Decaturish team. Catch weekly episodes every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. EST on ANF+ and Decaturish.com.  More from Atlanta News First: https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/   More from Decaturish here: https://decaturish.com/

Saturday, March 15, 2025 and Sunday, March 16, 2025 are First Alert Weather Days with the chance for severe weather in Atlanta and across north Georgia.   A solid line of strong, to severe, storms sweeps through north Georgia. Storms will be moving in from the west. Cleburne and Randolph Counties, in Alabama, as well as other state line communities will be impacted first. The risk of severe w...

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has launched his reelection campaign; what bills made it through Crossover Day and could still be passed in this legislative session; and Andrew Young turns 93. 

Five DeKalb County Women’s organizations have organized a town hall for Sunday, March 16, to discuss addressing gun violence in the community. YaTonya Oliver, President of the Dekalb County Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated joined the Decatur Dish to talk about how the public can get involved in addressing gun violence in our community. Decatur Dish  airs every Tuesday...

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens formally kicked off his reelection campaign on March 11, 2025, in the midst of a controversy surrounding his city's office tasked with investigating corruption at City Hall.

First Alert Meteorologist Cutter Martin discusses pollen trends in north Georgia. Catch daily forecasts from the largest team of meteorologists in the southeast on ANF+ Download the FREE First Alert Weather App here.

A boy abducted from Atlanta seven years ago was found in Colorado last month, according to deputies. Now 14, Abdul Aziz Khan was allegedly taken by his non-custodial mother, Rabia Khalid, in 2017. Several law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service, had been trying to find them ever since. Read the full story on Atlanta News First.

The Decatur City Commission amended the noise ordinance to limit the hours landscape equipment and generators can be used, and create a universal sound level. Decatur Mayor Patti Garrett joins the show! Decatur Dish  airs every Tuesday on  ANF+  at 12:30 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath, a Democrat from Georgia, is looking at a possible 2026 gubernatorial run. Also: President Donald Trump slams Stacey Abrams in his first joint congressional address since taking office, and also highlights the murder of Laken Riley and the resulting Laken Riley Act; and Thursday is Crossover Day in the Georgia state legislature. Atlanta News First digital producer Tim Darnell...

Listen to one of the most remarkable diplomatic exchanges ever recorded in the Oval Office between President Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Atlanta News First and our media partners at Decaturish spoke to DeKalb County Exiting Police Chief Mirtha Ramos on her sudden departure from the force and her hopes for the department's future. Decatur Dish  airs every Tuesday on  ANF+  at 12:30 p.m.