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Are you looking to get away for the weekend? Did you there are more than 500 cities in the State of Georgia? That means one thing... you have options! The Discover Georgia podcast is here to help you plan your next Peach State getaway. So before you fire up the engine, join us each week for a new episode, in a new city, and let us help you Discover Georgia!
Georgia prison officials are “deliberately indifferent” to unchecked deadly violence and abuse within the state's correctional facilities, the U.S. Justice Department said. Federal investigators shared concerning findings from an investigation launched back in 2016. The 93-page report looked at Georgia's 34 state prisons where inmates serve their sentences after a conviction. The DOJ alleges Georgia's Department of Corrections is in violation of the 8th Amendment of the United States Consitution which protects prisoners from cruel and unusual punishment.
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An environmental justice group said their air quality readings are concerning following a chemical fire at BioLab in Rockdale County.
The Environmental Equity Information Institute, or E2i2, said they used their air monitor to test the quality outside their DeKalb County office. The nonprofit works to ensure local leaders can access data to make critical decisions in situations like a chemical fire.
Meanwhile, several counties and cities near Conyers have been testing the air quality and have reported no safety threats.
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A class-action lawsuit has been filed against BioLab over a chemical fire that started on Sunday.
The fire erupted after a sprinkler inside the BioLab plant on Old Covington Highway in Conyers malfunctioned and sprayed water on a chemical. After the fire was extinguished, a thick plume of smoke with traces of dangerous chlorine gas began drifting over Rockdale County.
Residents have been ordered to evacuate and shelter in place until further notice. Some community members in neighboring counties reported smelling chlorine in their area.
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Ohio US Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz met for their first - and possibly last - vice presidential debate on Tuesday night. Dr. Charles Bullock III of the University of Georgia breaks down the debate and where the 2024 presidential election race stands in the Peach State with Digital Producer Tim Darnell.
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DeKalb County officials said they are testing the air quality throughout the day, adding that there are currently no advisories concerning air quality from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division for DeKalb County. Residents are advised to call 311 to report any air quality concerns.
Atlanta News First and Decaturish take you through the latest news making headlines.
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The Georgia Hemp Farming Act goes into effect on Oct. 1, 2024, placing restrictions on hemp products made and sold in the Peach State. Gary Long, CEO of One59 and Botanical Sciences, talks with Digital Producer Tim Darnell on what it means for Georgians. Read the full story here: https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2024/09/30/georgia-hemp-farming-act-goes-into-effect-oct-1-heres-what-it-means/
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Gov. Kemp declared a state of emergency for all 159 Georgia counties, enabling emergency management teams to make necessary arrangements and position needed resources ahead of the storm’s impact.
With Hurricane Helene expected to push through north Georgia Thursday night into Friday, conditions could approach that of 2009 Austell when heavy rains flooded parts of the city under more than a dozen feet of water.
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Georgia’s Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John King is warning residents to protect their property as now-Hurricane Helene nears landfall and Georgia remains in its storm path.
Preparation is key to avoid unnecessary problems after big storms. Before Helene arrives, King suggested saving important documents, like birth certificates, insurance policies and loading them to the cloud for safekeeping.
He also advised to take inventory of your belongings, like furniture, electronics, and jewelry ... and take pictures of everything.
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Hurricane Helene is expected to bring significant impacts to Georgia, including flooding rain, strong winds, and isolated severe storms. The National Hurricane Center has Helene making landfall as a category 4 hurricane.
Atlanta News First continues to monitor the airport and provide updates throughout the storm.
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The Georgia state elections board has passed a rule requiring ballots in this year's Nov. 5 presidential election to be counted by hand. But opponents are up in arms over this 11th hour requirement. Susannah Goodman, director of election security programs at Common Cause Georgia, talks with Digital Producer Tim Darnell on why her organization thinks this will lead to even more potential for chaos in this year's election.
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Young Thug’s internationally watched criminal trial in Atlanta resumed one day after an attorney representing a key witness pleaded for his release from jail.
On Friday, Quindarrius Zachary – aka D, Dee and Lil’ D – was arrested and booked into the Fulton County Jail.
His attorney Dennis Schieb says Zachary was moved to Grady Memorial Hospital after concerns for his health at the jail and is currently being held in custody there.
Schieb spoke exclusively with Atlanta News First on Zachary’s ability to testify in the case.
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Young Thug’s internationally watched criminal trial in Atlanta just got more intense.
Quindarrius Zachary – aka D, Dee and Lil’ D – was arrested and booked into the Fulton County Jail. His attorney said Zachary was moved to Grady Memorial Hospital after concerns for his health at the jail and is currently being held in custody there.
Atlanta Attorney Erica Wilson weighed in on the latest development in this installment of Attorney Analysis on ANF+
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Businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist Bradley Tusk is the author of "Vote With Your Phone: Why Mobile Voting Is Our Final Shot At Saving Democracy." He talks with ANF+ Digital Producer Tim Darnell on why being able to cast your ballot via cell phone is the last best hope at creating bipartisan political governance. How secure would your ballot be? What are the challenges to implementing such a system? And could hackers or cyber criminals influence the outcome of an election? This edition of Political Update is a fascinating conversation about what could be in the future of the American democratic republic.
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One day after another setback in her efforts to criminally prosecute former President Donald Trump, Fulton County DA Fani Willis on Friday defied a special Georgia Senate committee’s subpoena to testify before it. Atlanta Attorney Josh Schiffer weighs in.
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A Gwinnett County student was arrested on Friday morning for bringing a loaded semi-automatic gun to school, according to officials.
The unidentified Duluth Middle School student showed the 9mm pistol to other students on the bus, according to Gwinnett County Public Schools Police Chief Tony Lockard. The other children told police what happened, leading to the student’s arrest.
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Atlanta Fire and Rescue Public Information Officer Anare Holmes and ATL 311's Director of Customer Service Delivery Team Joy Quarles join Atlanta News First to talk September safety tips and city resources available to residents.
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Tensions skyrocketed this week in the Fulton County courtroom where Atlanta’s trial of the 21st century is taking place, as Antonio Sledge (aka Mounk Tounk) continued to backtrack statements he’d given to prosecutors in Young Thug’s judicial proceeding.
Sledge was hammered by Fulton County Assistant District Attorney Adrianne Love on his previous statements to police about an April 28, 2015, drive-by shooting, and he repeatedly used a phrase already made famous by the preceding witness: “I don’t recall.”
Sledge said he was mentally exhausted.
“This stuff you keep asking me, all this stuff that you keep asking me, my brain just everywhere,” he said. “I may have to go see somebody after this court thing.”
Like the prosecution’s previous star witness – that being Lil’ Woody (real name Kenneth Copeland) – Sledge also has a plea agreement after pleading guilty to conspiracy to violate RICO and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
At several points during Monday’s testimony, Love raised her voice and showed visible frustration with Sledge’s non-committal answers.
“Could you stop yelling at me like I’m your child? I’m not your child,” Sledge said.
Digital Producer Tim Darnell and Atlanta News First reporter Brittany Ford break down everything that's happened recently in Atlanta's trial of the 21st century.
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The father of the suspected shooter who allegedly killed four people and injured nine others in last week’s metro Atlanta school shooting is facing the stiffest charges ever leveled against the parent of a juvenile charged in such a deadly attack.
Colin Gray, 54, was charged this past Friday with four counts of involuntary manslaughter; two counts of second-degree murder; and eight counts of cruelty to children. Police say he knowingly allowed his son - Colt Gray, 14 - to have access to an AR-15-style rifle that was allegedly used in the shooting.
A Dec. 4, 2024, court date has been set for both Colt Gray and Colin Gray. Brad Smith, district attorney for the Piedmont Judicial Circuit, said a grand jury has been empaneled and will consider formal charges against them on Oct. 17, 2024.
Both Colt Gray, 14, and Colin Gray, 54, appeared recently in the Barrow County courthouse where Judge Currie Mingledorff II set Dec. 4, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., as preliminary hearings for both.
John Acevedo, Emory University law professor, breaks down the charges against Colt Gray and the unprecedented charges against his father, the most severe of its kind in U.S. history.
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Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump met each other for the first time Tuesday night in what could be the one and only presidential debate before the Nov. 5, 2023 election. Who won? Who lost? Which candidate made their case to the American people, and who was left lacking?
Peter Harrell is an Atlanta attorney and a former special assistant to the president's National Security Council. He talks with Digital Producer Tim Darnell about Tuesday night's debate, and what's ahead in the few remaining weeks before this year's historic presidential election.
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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! Decatur Mayor Patti Garrett joins to discuss the city's latest efforts to address pedestrian safety and homelessness.
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Donald Trump and Kamala Harris meet Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, for what could be their one and only presidential debate. Digital Producer Tim Darnell talks with Alain Sanders, a former TIME Magazine correspondent and reporter and now professor emeritus of political science at St. Peter's University in New Jersey, about what each candidate needs to accomplish in this historic debate.
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Donald Trump and Kamala Harris debate Tuesday night in what could be the only presidential debate before the historic Nov. 5, 2024, election. Nicole Tisdale is a former senior advisor to the National Security Council under the Joe Biden administration; previously, she was the director of counterterrorism, cyber security and espionage policy for the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee. She talks with Digital Content Producer Tim Darnell on the issues she's looking for both candidates to address, specifically when it comes to national security.
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King Williams spoke with Decaturish's Dan Whisenhunt about DeKalb County's real estate market, the North DeKalb Mall redevelopment project and the county's expected population boom.
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The Tigers have arrived in Atlanta for the kickoff game against the Dawgs.
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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 influence do they have over our elected officials?
Dr. Tristan M. Hightower, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Bryant University, talks with Digital Producer Tim Darnell on the role that big money plays in American politics.
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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 nation. Atlanta News First's Rick Folabum and Dr. Ben Taylor, professor of political science at Kennesaw State University, wrap up the 2024 Democratic National Convention and discuss how Trump and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp seem to have put aside their feud - for now - as the 2024 presidential election enters its final stages.
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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 Democratic National Convention, and Atlanta News First's Rick Folbaum, Political Reporter Doug Reardon and Dr. Ben Taylor, political science professor at Kennesaw State University, recap night three and preview what's ahead for this evening.
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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 nomination for vice president. Atlanta News First Chief Investigator Brendan Keefe, anchor/legal analyst Joy Lim Nakrin, and Political Reporter Doug Reardon recap night two of the Democratic National Convention and what's ahead for the final two nights of the historic gathering.
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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 candidates stack up to Thomas Jefferson and Franklin D. Roosevelt?
Presidential historian and attorney Talmage Boston is author of the new book, "How the Best Did It: Leadership Lessons From Our Top Presidents." Boston identified eight American presidents who excelled in three crucial leadership skills and categories ... and how President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris - who is her party's nominee for the White House in 2024 - don't exactly measure up.
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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.
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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 recap night one, what's ahead for night two, and how Kamala Harris' nomination for president will make history in just a few hours.
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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 Investigator Brendan Keefe and Anchor/Legal Analyst Joy Lim Nakrin bring you the latest headlines and analysis from the Atlanta News First newsroom in Midtown.
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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 each day of the convention.
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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.
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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 their motions for disqualifications.
No courtroom proceedings will be held Friday. Whitaker has ordered attorneys and prosecutors to be back in court at 8 a.m. on Monday to finalize jury instructions that will be delivered in the wake of Superior Court Judge Ural Glanville’s recusal.
Whitaker also said she’s going to ask jurors if they can disregard previous testimony from prosecution star witness Kenneth Copeland (aka Lil’ Woody). If many of them say they can’t, a mistrial may result because of a potential reduced juror size.
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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 until 2003.
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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.
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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 Gen Z voters; Republicans are training volunteer poll watchers.
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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.
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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.
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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 motions for mistrial were filed this week. Will Judge Whitaker become as exasperated with the trial as her predecessor, Judge Ural Glanville? Digital producer Tim Darnell and reporter Rachel Aragon talk about the trial's latest developments.
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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 assassination of Trump in Pennsylvania; Quinniapiac University polling analyst Tim Malloy talks about how a Trump-Harris White House is shaping up.
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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.
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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.
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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 defense attorney Joshua Schiffer.
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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!
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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 preside over the case.
For months, defense attorneys for Young Thug and his remaining co-defendants have been making motions for a mistrial, claiming Glanville is biased against them and their efforts to prove Jeffery Williams (Young Thug’s real name) is not the head of a criminal gang known as YSL (Young Slime Life or Young Stoner’s Life).
Prosecutors, on the other hand, want Glanville to remain as judge, as evidenced by their responses to defense attorneys’ efforts that came late Wednesday afternoon.
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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 local defense J. Edward Shipp on the future of what has become America's most watched legal drama, one that just happens to feature a global entertainment superstar.
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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 support; Biden urges Congressional Democrats to "end the drama" and support him in his bid against former President Donald Trump; the Republican National Convention convenes next week in Milwaukee.
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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 and national politics.
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.
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 surpass state records. Both records were set by the Atlanta Public Schools teacher scandal and trial of 2014-15.
The trial – which has been repeatedly plagued by arrests, charges and disruptions – began on Nov. 27, 2023. Defense attorneys have repeatedly raised concerns that the trial could go on for years based on the number of witnesses the state plans to call up.
Prosecutors are attempting to show YSL, or Young Slime Life, is a criminal street gang responsible for numerous offenses. Defense attorneys say YSL is not a gang but simply the name of a record label, Young Stoner Life.
Young Thug himself is facing eight criminal counts under a federal law that was originally enacted to fight organized crime. Georgia is one of 33 states that has its own RICO law, but in the Peach State, the alleged criminal enterprises do not have to have existed as long as the federal law.
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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.
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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.
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.
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 scene of a previous shooting and spoke on camera about his bipolar disorder. Atlanta News First spoke to a psychiatrist about the condition and state of mental health care.
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 the GOP convention is set to officially name him the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
Dr. Ben Taylor, professor of political science at Kennesaw State University, talks with digital content producer Tim Darnell, as we preview the latest series of political events that are unparalleled in American history.
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.S. president has ever debated a convicted felon seeking to unseat him from the White House.
Dr. Ben Taylor, professor of political science at Kennesaw State University, talks with digital content producer Tim Darnell, on what each candidate must do in this debate.
Atlanta News First and Decaturish take you through your latest DeKalb headlines. Wellroot Family Services joins to talk about Georgia's foster care system.
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 alleging he and more than a dozen GOP allies attempted to overturn the state's 2020 presidential election?
Dr. Ben Taylor, professor of political science at Kennesaw State University, talks with digital content producer Tim Darnell about the impact of Trump's conviction here in Georgia.
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.
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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.
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.
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 the party’s decision is getting more attention this year due to the rematch between Trump and Democratic President Joe Biden, which could hinge again on small vote margins in a handful of contested states.
Libertarians prioritize small government and individual freedoms, with a mix of policy positions that could be seen as liberal, conservative or neither.
Oliver is an activist from Atlanta who previously ran for the U.S. Senate and U.S. House from Georgia. His campaign website calls for major cuts to the federal budget with an eye toward balancing the budget, the abolition of the death penalty, and the closure of all overseas military bases and ending of military support to Israel and Ukraine.
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!
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 a break in the case.
Atlanta News First and Decaturish take you through your latest DeKalb County news headlines and the stories people are talking about most!
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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 with digital producer Tim Darnell in this special edition of Political Update.
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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.
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.
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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.
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 many people accused of misdemeanors without bail.
City Schools of Decatur Superintendent Dr. Gyimah Whitaker joins Decatur Dish to talk about key issues facing families.
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.
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.
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.
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 by pundits as people who could possibly be picked. The website follows information on the U.S. sports wagering industry including legislation, business, and policy, as well as editorial odds creation for sports and political events.
Read the full story here: https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2024/04/25/mtg-has-1-chance-being-trumps-vp-sports-wagering-website-says/
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 needs.
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 through DeKalb County's top news headlines.
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 paying porn actor Stormy Daniels $130,000 to suppress her claims of an extramarital sexual encounter with Trump years earlier.
Emory University associate professor of law Andrew Jennings talks with digital producer Tim Darnell about what to expect in these historic judicial and political proceedings.
Full coverage of Donald Trump's Georgia investigation from Atlanta News First:
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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.
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 "sanctuary government."
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.
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.
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’s North Terminal.
Georgia reporter George Chidi joins Decaturish Founder and Publisher Dan Whisenhunt to talk about DeKalb County's leading headlines.
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 ensure DAs and solicitors-general “fulfill their constitutional and statutory duties.”
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 ensure the safety of individuals within the Six Flags area.”
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 Capitol, urging lawmakers to give final passage to the bill.
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+.
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.
Avondale Estates City Manager Patrick Bryant joins Decaturish Founder, Editor Dan Whisenhunt to talk about new initiatives, community safety, and the future.
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 First Investigative Reporter Ciara Cummings takes you behind her latest investigation.
Decide DeKalb Development Authority President Dorian DeBarr joins the Decatur Dish to talk about economic development in DeKalb County.
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!
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.
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 student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus.
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 hack and is threatening to leak stolen data if ransom demands aren't met.
The tragic killing of a nursing student on the University of Georgia campus is now morphing into a discussion about immigration.
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 the death of 22-year-old Laken Riley.
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.
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.
Decaturish founder and editor Dan Whisenhunt speaks to Propel ATL about the road ahead to creating safer streets in metro Atlanta.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
State legislative leaders held a news conference on Jan. 24 to deliver a series of tax announcements aimed at bringing tax relief to Georgia families.
The first would increase the child tax credit from $3,000 to $4,000 per child. State Representative Lauren Daniel (R-Locust Grove) will sponsor legislation. With rising childcare costs, this legislation would allow for an extra $1,000 deduction per child, which could help alleviate some of those costs for parents.
State Representative Matt Reeves (R-Duluth) also introduced legislation that would bring home cost and interest rate relief to Georgia homeowners by doubling the homestead tax exemption from $2,000 to $4,000.
State Representative Lauren McDonald (R-Cumming) will sponsor legislation that would cut the state income tax from 5.75 percent to 5.39 percent. This measure would return another $1 billion to Georgia taxpayers.
Officials also announced they will remove the cap on the revenue shortfall reserve and offer taxpayers an additional $1 billion in relief on their income tax.
The legendary Nick Saban has retired from the University of Alabama. Atlanta News First's Sports Tonight talks about what's next in Tuscaloosa and all of the latest news, notes and nuggets from the Atlanta sports scene.
Gov. Brian Kemp’s office said Monday the state would not be participating in a summer federal food assistance program for children.
The Summer Food Service Program and Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer for Children is a federally funded, state-administered program. It reimburses program operators who serve no-cost meals and snacks to children and teens.
Meals are served at summer sites in low-income communities.
Kelcie Silvio, senior policy analyst at Voices for Georgia's Children, talks with digital producer Tim Darnell about why her organization is disappointed in the governor's decision, and why summer food assistance programs are so important.
Robert Linnehan, sports betting reporter and editor for Sports Betting Dime, talks with Atlanta News First's Political Update on current efforts by Georgia lawmakers to regulate online, sports betting in Georgia.
Full political coverage from Atlanta News First: https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/politics/
In November 2023, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter was laid to rest.
Mrs. Carter changed the role of first lady by forging her own path. She left a legacy of devotion to mental health and human rights around the world.
Rosalynn Carter was 96 years old and died at the Carter's home in Plains, Georgia, where she and her husband have lived for decades. She grew up there and people told us about her impact in so many ways. It's the stories from her family and close friends who gave us a look at who Rosalynn Carter really was.
In the two services held to honor Mrs. Carter, there were tributes, funny stories, and a lot of love. This podcast is a compilation of those stories from those who loved her most: her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her beloved pastor.
The talented and amazing team of Atlanta News First's anchors and reporters reflect on their favorite stories of 2023.
2023 was an amazing year for news. Here are the most clicked-on stories from Atlanta News First and AtlantaNewsFirst.com.
Atlanta News First's anchors and reporters share the stories that will warm your heart as we say goodbye to 2023.
Jeffery Williams - aka Young Thug - is one of American music's most decorated hip-hop performers. He's also in big trouble with the law, and is facing multiple gang, drug and weapons charges in his high-profile RICO trial in Atlanta.
Atlanta News First's Joy Lin Nakin and renowned Atlanta defense attorney J. Edward Shipp talk about what to expect in Young Thug's trial.
Each March, Macon becomes a pink, cotton-spun paradise as over 350,000 Yoshino cherry trees bloom in all their glory. For 10 days, festival-lovers are treated to one of the most extravagant displays of springtime color in the nation as they visit the town referred to by Congressional Records as the Cherry Blossom Capital of the World.
Originally a sleepy southern town, Macon has now become a bustling center of beauty and international friendship.
Despite its humble beginnings, the festival has become one of the Top 20 Events in the South, Top 50 Events in the U.S., and Top 100 Events in North America. It has grown from a 3-day festival with 30 events to a month-long celebration featuring hundreds of events planned to entertain all ages and backgrounds.
Discover Georgia talks with Hannah Theus, director of marketing for the International Cherry Blossum Festival.
Stephanie Stuckey has turned the road trip into a uniquely American adventure.
After graduating from the University of Georgia with a law degree, Stuckey served in the state House of Representatives from 1999 to 2013. She then took over as executive director of GreenLaw, an environmentally focused law resource center in Atlanta, and then was appointed director of sustainability, and then chief resilience office, for the city of Atlanta.
In late 2019, Stuckey purchased Stuckey's Corporation, the iconic roadside stop famous for its pecan candies and souvenirs, for $500,000 and became the third-generation CEO of the family business.
At the time she purchased Stuckey's, the company was operating at a deficit and had only 13 original free-standing stores in 10 states that still sported the signature sloped original teal roofs in addition to around 65 licensed Stuckey's Express locations.
Within six months, Stuckey restored Stuckey's to profitability, thanks in part to a shift in focus from licensed Stuckey's store locations to the company's classic line of candies. She also expanded the brand back into candy manufacturing with the purchase of a pecan shelling and candy plant in Wrens, Georgia in January 2021.
On her social media feeds, Stuckey shared how promoting pecans and supporting the vision of the "great American road trip" that are a vital part of Stuckey's Corporation growth.
She talks to Discover Georgia about the fascinating and out-of-the-way places she’s discovered in Georgia throughout her travels.
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Karon Warren is the author of the new book, "100 Things to Do in the North Georgia Mountains Before You Die."
We have arrived at week three of the Discover Georgia podcast, and we now head to the oldest city in the state of Georgia. Often referred to as the hostess city of the south. We’re talking about Savannah. So, without further ado – let’s Discover Georgia.
We kicked things off last week in Augusta, and wow, did we learn a lot. Folks, Augusta is way more than just the host city of a golf tournament. But that’s the point of this podcast, right? So, we’re on to week two, and we’re gonna hop in the car and travel about 160 miles northwest from Augusta. That puts us right in the foothills of the north Georgia mountains. We have arrived in Dahlonega.
With 537 cities to choose from, how do you pick who goes first? Well, in this case, I sent out a bunch of emails to prospective cities. I got outstanding response, but we’re going to start with the city that got back to me first. And that distinction goes to the home of the most prestigious golf tournament in the world. That’s right, we’re talking about Augusta, Georgia, the host of the Masters.