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Oct 30 2024 138 ep. 18 mins 8

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Decatur Dish | Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari back in the hot seat + water bill price hike

Oct 30 2024 18 mins

Atlanta City Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari is facing scrutiny after a Fulton County school accused her of lashing out at students during a Q&A session. Residents in DeKalb County could soon see an increase in their water and sewer bill. Chakira Johnson, candidate for DeKalb's District 4 Commissioner position, joins the show to talk about early voting and recent drama involvin

Political Update | Harris, Trump focus on Georgia in last hours of historic 2024 election

Oct 30 2024 17 mins

Either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris will make history on Nov. 5, and both candidates know the road to the Oval Office runs through Georgia. Atlanta News First digital producer Tim Darnell and Dr. Ben Taylor, professor of political science at Kennesaw State University, talk about the recent rallies both candidates have held in Atlanta and Georgia, and possibly some more on the way.

Campaign 2024 | Georgia's role in electing the next U.S. President

Oct 25 2024 13 mins

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are tied among likely voters in Georgia, including those who are undecided yet leaning toward a candidate, according to a new Marist Poll.Political Analyst Dr. Ben Taylor joined Atlanta News First to break down Georgia’s role in electing the nation's 47th president.Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest ne

Could Young Thug see a mistrial? We asked an attorney as decision looms

Oct 24 2024 24 mins

More drama erupted Wednesday afternoon in Young Thug’s internationally watched criminal trial in Fulton County.Another round of mistrial motions were made as Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker continued to scold prosecutors as they continued to parade witnesses in front of the jury in Atlanta’s trial of the century.Download our Atlanta News First app for th

Political Update | Georgia shatters early voting records; Donald Trump, Kamala Harris return to the Peach State

Oct 23 2024 16 mins

Georgia voters have shattered virtually every early and advance voting record, as the historic Nov. 5, 2024, election draws nearer. The road to the Oval Office runs through the Peach State, as former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris continue their quest to make history in this year's presidential election. Dr. Ben Taylor, professor of political science at Ken

Young Thug's trial | Mounk Tounk back in jail, Brian Steel exonerated, witness testimony thrown out

Oct 23 2024 12 mins

Atlanta's trial of the 21st century continues to shock and amaze, as superstar rapper Young Thug is still facing charges of organized crime and racketeering. This past week has seen star witness Antonio Sledge's (aka Mounk Tounk) bond revoked; Young Thug attorney Brian Steel's contempt of court was reversed by the Supreme Court of Georgia; and prosecutors also want to revoke the pr

Decatur Dish | What? We thought everyone liked dogs and pickleball

Oct 22 2024 17 mins

“Picklebacklash” and doggie daycare drama were the major themes of this week’s Decatur Dish show.Decatur Dish, co-hosted by Atlanta News First's Mariya Murrow and Decaturish Founder Dan Whisenhunt, airs every Tuesday on ANF+ at 12:30 p.m.Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest news and information.

Young Thug’s judge blasts DA Fani Willis for email to her court

Oct 11 2024 15 mins

Witness testimony was set to resume Friday in Young Thug’s internationally watched criminal trial as the jury was set to return after a days-long hiatus.But before the jury was set to return, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker blasted District Attorney Fani Willis for an email that was apparently copied to the court, and demanded the email be entered into evi

Decatur Dish | Avondale Estates considers pickleball regulations

Oct 10 2024 12 mins

The Avondale Estates City Commission is considering implementing regulations on the pickleball courts that could include foam balls and a $5 fee for non-resident players. Decaturish Assistant Editor Zoe Seiler breaks down the latest stories making news in DeKalb County in this installment of "Explain it to me like I'm 5." Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest news and

Navigating mental health around extreme weather events | Hurricane Season

Oct 08 2024 11 mins

Hurricane Helene's damage to Florida and Georgia left communities torn apart. As Hurricane Milton approaches, dealing with mental health becomes most important.Mental Health Expert Lex Remillard with Altior Healthcare joins ANF+ to talk about navigating the mental load of high-stress events like hurricanes and catastrophic events. Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest