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FAQs about Atlanta News First:How many episodes does Atlanta News First have?The podcast currently has 283 episodes available.
April 21, 2025Georgia's lake levels: Air vs water temperature, explained | First Alert Weather+Water temperatures typically lag behind air temperatures, but why? First Alert Meteorologist Ella Dorsey explains. Download the FIRST ALERT WEATHER APP!...more9minPlay
April 18, 2025'Sense of justice' Father of accused school shooter asks for different trial location | Attorney AnalysisThe father of the suspected Apalachee High School shooter says he cannot receive a fair trial in Barrow County, claiming the case’s high-profile nature has biased local jurors against him.Gray’s attorney, Brian Hobbs, argued for a county that isn’t close to Barrow, where he argues people have seen less media coverage.Prosecutors agreed to a change in venue but argued everyone in Georgia has seen coverage of the case, and a venue closer to Barrow County would cut down on transportation and other associated court costs....more1h 9minPlay
April 18, 2025U.S. Senator Brian Kemp? | Political UpdateTwo influential U.S. senators came to Atlanta this week to meet with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, as Kemp continues to be mentioned as a possible challenger to U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff next year. Also: chaos and arrests this week at a Marjorie Taylor Greene town hall; former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms again teases a U.S. Senate run; Kemp signed Georgia's largest income tax cut in the state's history this week and will sign tort reform on Monday; who are the Democrats and Republicans who may also be running for governor in 2026?...more21minPlay
April 16, 2025Talking taxes & tariffs with DeKalb Financial Advisor John Bliss | Decatur DishJohn Bliss, a local financial advisor, joined the Decatur Dish show on Tax Day, April 15 to talk about taxes, tariffs and navigating financial uncertainty. Atlanta News First and Decaturish take you through your latest DeKalb County news headlines and a special update from the Decaturish team. Catch weekly episodes every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. EST on ANF+ and Decaturish.com. More from Atlanta News First: https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/More from Decaturish here: https://decaturish.com/...more25minPlay
April 15, 2025What did Cory Booker really accomplish? | Political UpdateUS Sen. Cory Booker made history a few weeks ago when the New Jersey Democrat spoke for 25 hours on the Senate floor, condemning President Donald Trump's policies. But what did he actually accomplish? Raj Goyle is a Democratic Party strategist and former Kansas state lawmaker who, despite opposing President Donald Trump's policies, says Democrats need to take responsibility for their 2024 electoral performance by focusing on their constituents' needs rather than political manuevering and infighting....more26minPlay
April 11, 2025How President Trump’s tariffs have launched a global trade war | Political UpdateLong-threatened tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump have plunged the country into trade wars abroad — all while on-again, off-again new levies continue to escalate uncertainty. Ray Hill, a professor of finance at Emory University's Goizueta School of Business, talks with Atlanta News First about what President Trump may - or may not - accomplish with this bold new economic policy....more24minPlay
April 09, 2025How tariffs could affect your personal spending | Ask an EconomistAre tariffs good? Are they bad? What do they do? And what will be their impact? We asked an economist....more10minPlay
April 09, 2025President Donald Trump's bold tariffs gamble | Political UpdateThe impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs are being felt worldwide with China and the European Union retaliating with their own economic measures. Also: the Georgia General Assembly adjourned last week with several controversial bills being passed on the last day; former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms could be running for Georgia governor in 2026....more15minPlay
April 09, 2025Federal policies having local impact in DeKalb County | Decatur DishAtlanta News First and Decaturish take you through your latest DeKalb County news headlines and a special update from the Decaturish team. Catch weekly episodes every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. EST on ANF+ and Decaturish.com....more26minPlay
April 08, 2025Why do storms 'train?' The ingredient behind dangerous floods | First Alert Weather+First Alert Meteorologist Courteney Jacobazzi explains why storms "train" and how that poses a flood risk. Download the FIRST ALERT WEATHER APP!...more12minPlay
FAQs about Atlanta News First:How many episodes does Atlanta News First have?The podcast currently has 283 episodes available.