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 …

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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+! …

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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 …

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 …

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…

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

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…

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…

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.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! Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest news and information.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. Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest news and information.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. Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest news and information.…

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. Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest news and information.By Atlanta News First

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