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.

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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.

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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 Kennesaw State University, joins Digital Producer Tim Darnell as they recap recent political events and preview what's to come, as Georgia continues its role as the nation's top political battleground state.

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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 probation of another witness, Antonio Sumlin (aka Obama.) Digital producer Tim Darnell and reporter Jasmina Alston cover all of the fascinating developments in the nation's most watched judicial proceeding, the trial of Young Thug.

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“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.

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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 evidence.

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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." 

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More than a week after a chemical plume erupted from the BioLab facility in Conyers, health and safety concerns remain high for many in the surrounding communities.

Residents in Rockdale County had to shelter in place and thousands evacuated after the Sept. 29, 2024, incident. A sprinkler at the plant on Old Covington Highway in Conyers malfunctioned and sprayed water on a chemical, causing a reaction that created a large, hazardous plume.

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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. 

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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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