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Atlanta News First

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June 4, 2024 29 mins

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.

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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. 

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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.


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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 candidate four years ago won 1% of the vote. But the party’s decision is getti...

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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!


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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 set intentionally. 

Authorities are now announcing a break in 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! 

Catch weekly episodes every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. EST on ANF+ and Decaturish.com.


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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 ...

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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.







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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 Decaturish.com.


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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.

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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 many people accused of misdemeanors without bail.





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


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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.



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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. 

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 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.



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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.



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 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 ...

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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.

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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.

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