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Decaturish Founder Dan Whisenhunt talks with presumptive DeKalb CEO-elect Lorraine Cochran-Johnson on historic runoff victory and her priorities for the county. Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest news and information.

On Sunday, June 21, 2024, President Joe Biden made the stunning announcement he is ending his bid for reelection. Biden also endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris, for the Democratic Oval Office nominee. Atlanta News First's Blair Miller and Karli Barnett reported on the development, live from the ANF breaking news desk.  Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest news and inform...

Less than 24 hours after he exited the 2024 election, President Joe Biden's stunning Sunday announcement is still causing political shockwaves to ripple throughout Georgia and the nation. Atlanta News First Executive Producer of Podcasts Mariya Murrow covers all of the repercussions with Political Reporter Doug Reardon and Atlanta-based criminal defense attorney Joshua Schiffer.  Download our...

Atlanta News First and Decaturish take you through your latest DeKalb County news headlines and the stories people are talking about most! Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest news and information.

Fulton County Judge Rachel Krause has rejected YSL defense attorneys’ motions to remove her from deciding the fate of the judge overseeing Young Thug’s internationally watched criminal trial. Krause’s ruling means she is still on track to determine whether Fulton County Superior Court Chief Judge Ural Glanville should be recused from continuing to preside over the case . For months, defense attorn...

The internationally watched criminal trial of Young Thug in Atlanta is on hold until the fate of Judge Ural Glanville has been decided. Fulton County Judge Rachel Krause has been tasked with determining whether Glanville should be recused, as several defense attorneys have requested. Atlanta News First anchor and legal Joy Lim Nakrin talks with local defense J. Edward Shipp on the future of what h...

Fulton elections chief Cathy Woolard resigns just months into her new job and just before November presidential election; First Lady Jill Biden visits Georgia, says she's "all in" on her husband's reelection campaign; President Joe Biden tries to rally support for his bid for another term while more and more cracks appear in his Democrat Party's support; Biden urges Congre...

A Kirkwood business leveled a serious accusation at a customer this week, accusing them of running a side hustle by upselling cheeseburgers in their business’s parking lot. Atlanta News First and our media partners at Decaturish take you through DeKalb County's top headlines. State Rep. Billy Mitchell joins the show to talk about the state of local and national politics. Download our Atlanta...

Atlanta News First and Decaturish take you through your latest DeKalb County news headlines and the stories people are talking about most! Super District 6 Commissioner Ted Terry joins the show and Dan shares a special message about the future of Decaturish.  Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest news and information.

The trial of Young Thug is on an indefinite hold while a judge determines if Judge Ural Glanville should be removed.  Jeffery Williams - aka Young Thug - was arrested on May 9, 2022, along with 27 other suspected gang members in Buckhead as part of a 56-count indictment. The trial’s jury selection lasted longer than any other in Georgia history, and actual witness testimony itself will likely surp...

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued an historic ruling on presidential immunity; Donald Trump's July 11 sentencing on 34 New York felony convictions postponed; Biden and Trump debate in Atlanta; Biden under pressure to halt his reelection campaign; new laws taking effect in Georgia. Full political coverage from Atlanta News First https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/poli... Full Trump-Biden debate...

There are several important DeKalb County races that will be decided on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. DeKalb Strong President Marjorie Hall joins this episode of Decatur Dish with analysis.  Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest news and information.

 The Supreme Court unanimously ruled to preserve access to a medication that was used in nearly two-thirds of all abortions in the U.S., the AP reports.  Atlanta News First talked with OBGYN and women's health advocate Dr. Mimi Zieman on the state of reproductive healthcare.  Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest news and information.

A new report from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) details more about what happened on a Gwinnett County transit bus that was hijacked on Tuesday. Joseph Grier, 39, is accused of holding the bus’ passengers hostage and leading law enforcement on a lengthy chase that started in Atlanta and ended in DeKalb County. He also allegedly shot and killed one of the passengers. Grier was at the sce...

Only a few days hours before the Republican National Convention convenes in Milwaukee, former President Donald Trump will be sentenced in New York City after being convicted of 34 felony counts.  Trump is not only the first ex-president in American history to face criminal charges, but also the first ever to be convicted.  Now, Trump will become the first convicted felon to run for president, as t...

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will debate on Thursday, June 27, in the battleground state of Georgia. This is the earliest televised debate in U.S. political history, The Atlanta CNN debate also marks the first time a convicted felon has ever participated in a presidential debate, much less sought the nation’s highest elected office. This is also the first time a sitting U....

Atlanta News First and Decaturish take you through your latest DeKalb headlines. Wellroot Family Services joins to talk about Georgia's foster care system. Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest news and information.

Donald Trump is the first ex-president in U.S. history to be convicted on criminal charges. He was convicted on 34 felony counts in New York City on charges he engaged in a hush-money scheme to prevent potentially embarrassing stories from surfacing during the 2016 presidential election. But how does his conviction impact the case against him in Georgia, where Fulton County DA Fani Willis is alleg...

Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and Larry Johnson are headed toward a runoff in an election to determine who will succeed Michael Thurmond as CEO of DeKalb County. Atlanta News First and Decaturish spoke to both candidates about their priorities.  Catch weekly episodes every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. EST on ANF+ and Decaturish.com. Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest news and information.

A sorority composed of women who have been diagnosed with Lupus and other illnesses is raising awareness about the disease. Gamma Pi Rho Lupus Sorority Advocacy Chair and Georgia chapter founder Chandra Heard talks about the importance of education, support, and service.  Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest news and information.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Decaturish Founder and Editor Dan Whisenhunt talks with Claratel's Director of Crisis Services Shelby Roche about DeKalb County's mental health needs. Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest news and information.

The Libertarian Party has nominated Chase Oliver for president, rejecting former President Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after they each spoke at the party’s convention. He talks with Atlanta News First reporter Patrick Quinn about his campaign. Third parties have rarely been competitive in U.S. presidential elections and the Libertarian candidate four years ago won 1% of the vote. But th...

Atlanta News First and Decaturish take you through everything you need to know about DeKalb County's primary election. Assistant Editor Zoe Seiler joins with analysis! Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest news and information.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation shared new details in a decades-long cold case involving a University of Georgia student. Tara Louise Baker, a 23-year-old law student, was found dead inside her off-campus apartment in 2001. Firefighters discovered her body after responding to a fire at the home.  An investigation determined that the blaze was set intentionally.  Authorities are now announcing...

Atlanta News First and Decaturish take you through your latest DeKalb County news headlines and the stories people are talking about most!  Catch weekly episodes every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. EST on ANF+ and Decaturish.com. Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest news and information.