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The role that big money plays in American elections | Political Update
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With the 2024 election expected to be the most expensive in history, interest groups and political organizations are more critical in shaping the political landscape than ever. From PACs and Super PACs to grassroots movements and corporate lobbyists, these entities wield massive influence in all levels of government. Who are these groups, and what …
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Decatur Dish Ep. 40: Decatur's planters, US 278 in Avondale Estates, housing in Decatur
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That and more on this episode of Decatur Dish. Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest news and information.By Atlanta News First
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What's next after the 2024 Democratic National Convention? | DNC takeaways, analysis
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Kamala Harris made history Thursday night, when she became the first woman of color to win a major political party's presidential nomination. She and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, now face former President Donald Trump and Ohio U.S. Sen. JD Vance in a November election that is already too close to call in Georgia and the rest of the na…
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Kamala Harris to make history as she accepts presidential nomination at DNC | Day 4
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Vice President Kamala Harris makes history Thursday night as she becomes the first woman of color to accept a major political party's presidential nomination. The DNC has featured its all-stars all week, from former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama to vice presidential nominee Tim Walz. Now, Harris will close out the 2024…
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Lil Jon brings the house down during Democratic National Convention | Day 3
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Lil Jon brought down the house last night during the Democratic National Convention, as the acclaimed rapper cast Georgia's vote for Kamala Harris as their White House nominee. Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama also received thunderous ovations, and now Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will officially accept the Democratic n…
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America's top eight presidents, and how they excelled in leadership | Political Update
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If you had to pick America's top presidents, who would they be? Some are obvious choices: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln. Some are not. What about the brief presidency of John F. Kennedy? Or Ronald Reagan? Would you choose Republicans, Democrats, or someone from a long-bygone political party? And how do America's recent and current presidential…
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Decatur Dish | Sen. Elena Parent talks city annexation, homelessness and sports betting legislation
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On this episode of Decatur Dish, Decaturish Founder and Editor Dan Whisenhunt spoke with Senator Elena Parent about topics like city annexation, homelessness and affordable housing and sports betting legislation. Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest news and information.By Atlanta News First
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Former President Barack Obama to deliver address at Democratic National Convention | Day 2
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Night two of the Democratic National Convention will be headlined by former President Barack Obama. Night one featured President Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton and a surprise appearance from Vice President Kamala Harris. Atlanta News First Chief Investigator Brendan Keefe, anchor and legal analyst Joy Lim Nakrin and Political Reporter Doug Reardon reca…
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Democratic National Convention gets underway in Chicago | Day 1
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Democrats from around the nation have gathered in Chicago to formally nominate Kamala Harris for president. Harris is the first woman of color to headline a major political party's nomination for president. Atlanta News First has live coverage of the historic convention, as Political Reporter Doug Reardon is on the convention floor. Chief Investiga…
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Donald Trump indicted one year ago, Democratic National Convention, Trump-Harris debate | Political Update
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Fulton County DA Fani Willis indicted former President Donald Trump one year ago, on Aug. 14, 2023. Here's where the case stands today. Also: Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have agreed on at least one debate date; the Democratic National Convention is coming up next week in Chicago, and Atlanta News First will carry live coverage eac…
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Rule change at state elections board | Talking with Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver
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Atlanta News First and Decaturish take you through your latest DeKalb County news headlines and the stories people are talking about most! Georgia Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver (D-84) joins to talk about mental healthcare, rule changes at the state elections board, and annexation in DeKalb County. https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/decaturish/ Download o…
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Young Thug's trial | The jury is returning, but will Lil' Woody testify? He doesn't seem to know, either
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The jury in Young Thug’s trial could be returning Monday for the resumption of witness testimony. At least, that’s what Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker continues reiterating to prosecutors and defense attorneys. Whitaker has also given prosecutors until Friday to respond to defense attorneys’ calls for a mistrial or at least…
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Arrest made in 1999 cold case after Atlanta woman’s body found dismembered in trash bags
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The husband of a woman at the center of a 1999 Atlanta cold case is now behind bars. Christopher Wolfenbarger was charged with murder in connection to the death of his wife, 21-year-old Melissa Wolfenbarger. Woffenberger’s dismembered remains were found in black trash bags tossed on the side of the road, although they wouldn’t be identified as hers…
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Decatur Dish | A chat with Senate District 41 candidate Jeff Newlin
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Atlanta News First and Decaturish take you through your latest DeKalb County news headlines and the stories people are talking about most! Georgia Senate District 41 candidate Jeff Newlin joins to talk about the state's abortion ban, annexation, and addressing housing affordability. Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest news and inform…
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Young Thug's trial | Second secret meeting revealed between former judge, prosecutors, Lil' Woody
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Defense attorneys in Young Thug’s internationally watched criminal trial erupted Wednesday morning after learning of another private meeting between prosecutors and the trial’s former judge – a meeting similar to the one that eventually got Fulton County Superior Court Chief Judge Ural Glanville recused from the case. Full coverage of the latest co…
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Kamala Harris in Atlanta, Donald Trump is next | Political Update
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Vice President Kamala Harris held a rally in Atlanta this week, and Donald Trump and JD Vance are coming this weekend in their first joint appearance together in Georgia as a president/vice president GOP ticket. Harris is also coming back to Georgia next week for the first time with her newly named running mate. Also: Democrats are reaching out to …
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Decatur Dish | Annexation, affordable housing, and more with Georgia Senator Kim Jackson
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Atlanta News First and Decaturish take you through your latest DeKalb County news headlines and the stories people are talking about most! Georgia State Senator Kim Jackson (D-41) joins to talk about the state's abortion ban, annexation, and addressing housing affordability. Catch weekly episodes of Decatur Dish Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. EST on ANF+! …
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Young Thug's trial: Jeffery Williams meets his new judge
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Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker has told prosecutors and attorneys in Young Thug's trial to remain professional and maintain decorum, as on-the-record proceedings resume next week in the high-profile YSL criminal trial in Atlanta. Young Thug's lawyers have filed new motions to get their client released on bond, and more moti…
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Biden drops out, Harris goes delegate cruising, Tarheel Trump, Secret Service bungles, new polls | Political Update
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Former President Joe Biden addresses the nation after he drops his 2024 reelection bid; Vice President Kamala Harris appears to have enough delegates to clinch the Democratic presidential nomination; former President Donald Trump holds a rally in North Carolina; Kimberly Cheatle resigns as director of the U.S. Secret Service after the attempted ass…
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Decatur Dish | Lorraine Cochran-Johnson lays out priorities as next DeKalb County CEO
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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.By Atlanta News First
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Sunday stunner: President Joe Biden ends his reelection bid | Political Update
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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 N…
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President Joe Biden endorses Kamala Harris | Political Update
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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 de…
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Decatur Dish | DeKalb considers countywide housing plan
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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.By Atlanta News First
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Young Thug's trial | YSL judge's fate in the hands of his colleague
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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 …
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Young Thug's trial | Attorney seeking to free the global musical superstar
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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 loc…
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Political Update | The Republican National Convention
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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 su…
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Decatur Dish | Cheeseburgers with a side of drama + Rep. Billy Mitchell joins the show
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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…
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Decatur Dish | Ted Talk and the big news about the future of Decaturish
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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.…
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Young Thug's trial | On hold until Judge Ural Glanville is removed or not
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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…
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Political Update: SCOTUS ruling, Biden-Trump debate fallout, new Georgia laws now in effect
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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.atlantan…
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Decatur Dish | Georgia's runoff election special coverage
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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.By Atlanta News First
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Georgia OBGYN weighs in on SCOTUS ruling on abortion pill
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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.…
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Bus hijacking suspect said he had bipolar disorder | Conversation with psychiatrist
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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 …
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Political Update: Previewing Donald Trump's sentencing and the Republican National Convention
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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 …
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Political Update | Previewing President Joe Biden's and Donald Trump's Atlanta debate
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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 electe…
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Decatur Dish | Conversation with Wellroot Family Services on Georgia's foster care system
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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.By Atlanta News First
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The impact of Donald Trump's New York conviction on his Georgia case | Political Update
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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 Ge…
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Decatur Dish | One-on-one with DeKalb County’s CEO candidates
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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 Fi…
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Lupus Awareness Month: Georgia sorority raising awareness about autoimmune disease
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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.…
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DeKalb County organization addressing mental health
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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.By Atlanta News First
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Exclusive interview with Atlantan Chase Oliver, Libertarian Party presidential candidate | ANF Political Update
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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…
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Decatur Dish | May 21 Primary Election Day
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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.By Atlanta News First
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Arrest made in decades-old cold case murder involving UGA law student
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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…
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Decatur Dish | A most dangerous intersection in DeKalb County
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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.By Atlanta News First
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What happens next in Donald Trump’s effort to oust Fani Willis from case | Political Update
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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 …
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State leaders raising awareness about hot car deaths as temperatures rise
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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.…
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Decatur Dish | About those Emory University protests....
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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…
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Cash bail now required for 30 new crimes in Georgia
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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 …
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Atlanta lawmaker suing DA Fani Willis, Marvin Arrington Jr., Fulton County
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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.By Atlanta News First
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Decatur Dish | Conversation with City Schools of Decatur Superintendent
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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.By Atlanta News First
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