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.By Atlanta News First

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.By Atlanta News First

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 c…

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!By Atlanta News First

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 se…

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.By Atlanta News First

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 …

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.By Atlanta News First

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 Decaturi…

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 …

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.By Atlanta News First

City Schools of Decatur Superintendent Dr. Gyimah Whitaker joins Decatur Dish to talk about key issues facing families.By Atlanta News First

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.By Atlanta News First

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.…

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.By Atlanta News First

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.By Atlanta News First

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 b…

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…

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 th…

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 …

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.By Atlanta News First

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 "…

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.By Atlanta News First

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.By Atlanta News First

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’…

Georgia reporter George Chidi joins Decaturish Founder and Publisher Dan Whisenhunt to talk about DeKalb County's leading headlines.By Atlanta News First

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 e…

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 ensu…

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…

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+.By Atlanta News First

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.By Atlanta News First

Avondale Estates City Manager Patrick Bryant joins Decaturish Founder, Editor Dan Whisenhunt to talk about new initiatives, community safety, and the future.By Atlanta News First

Brenda Booth was still mourning the loss of her beloved sister, Claudia Marie, when she found out her sister had transferred her home’s deed to a private company. Families such as Booth’s say metro Atlanta law police are not criminally pursuing cases of stolen homes, which is all part of a troubling trend of deed theft in Georgia. Atlanta News Firs…

Decide DeKalb Development Authority President Dorian DeBarr joins the Decatur Dish to talk about economic development in DeKalb County.By Atlanta News First

Atlanta News First's Mariya Murrow and Decaturish's Dan Whisenhunt take you through your latest DeKalb County news headlines and the stories that people are talking about most!By Atlanta News First

Two officers have been indicted in connection to the shooting death of a DeKalb County man. Officers Russell Mathis, 30, and Jordan Vance, 30, were indicted by a grand jury in the shooting death of 37-year-old Mirando Salmon on Nov. 4, 2022. District Attorney Sherry Boston talks about the case.By Atlanta News First

Several Westside residents announced a lawsuit against the City of Atlanta claiming the city isn’t doing enough to maintain storm drains in their neighborhoods. During a news conference on the front steps of Atlanta City Hall, the plaintiffs referenced a rain storm on Sept. 14, 2023, that caused streets and homes to flood with stormwater runoff.…

Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz held a news conference to share new safety proposals and refute claims that the local government has been acting as a “sanctuary city” for people who entered the U.S. illegally. Protesters repeatedly interrupted the mayor of Athens as he spoke for the first time since the murder of Augusta University nursing s…

The tragic killing of a nursing student on the University of Georgia campus is now morphing into a discussion about immigration.By Atlanta News First

Fulton County officials are investigating whether any personal information was leaked during a cyberattack on local government systems in late January. During a news conference, County Board of Commissioners Chairman Robb Pitts said a dark web site believed to be operated by multinational ransomware gang LockBit 3.0 claimed responsibility for the h…

Police have announced the arrest of a man accused of killing a student on the University of Georgia’s campus. Jose Antonio Ibarra, 26, faces several charges — including malice murder, felony murder, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, false imprisonment, kidnapping, hindering a 911 call, and concealing the death of another — in connection to th…

Atlanta immigration attorney and Emory law professor Charles Kuck explains the policies surrounding UGA murder suspect Jose Antonio Ibarra's entry and stay in the United States and recent criticisms from Georgia lawmakers.By Atlanta News First

Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee is deciding if District Attorney Fani Willis and Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade should be disqualified from their historic indictment of Former President Donald Trump and others. Criminal Defense Attorney Joshua Schiffer has five things to watch out for ahead of that decision.…

Decaturish Founder and Editor Dan Whisenhunt and Decatur Mayor Pro-Tem Tony Powers discuss traffic safety, affordable housing, parking availability, and more.By Atlanta News First

Atlanta News First's Mariya Murrow and Decaturish's Dan Whisenhunt take you through your latest DeKalb County news headlines and the stories that people are talking about most!By Atlanta News First

Decaturish founder and editor Dan Whisenhunt speaks to Propel ATL about the road ahead to creating safer streets in metro Atlanta.By Atlanta News First

Atlanta News First's Mariya Murrow and Decaturish's Dan Whisenhunt take you through some major moments in DeKalb County this year. This is your 2023 Decatur Dish year in review.By Atlanta News First

Atlanta News First's Mariya Murrow and Decaturish's Dan Whisenhunt take you through your latest DeKalb County news headlines and the stories that people are talking about most!By Atlanta News First

Atlanta News First's Mariya Murrow and Decaturish's Dan Whisenhunt take you through your latest DeKalb County news headlines and the stories that people are talking about most!By Atlanta News First

Senators have approved cash bail for 30 more crimes, including 18 that are sometimes misdemeanors. Erin Georgia, national policy director of the Bail Project, talks with digital content producer Tim Darnell, in this edition of Political Update.By Atlanta News First