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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 07, 2025Recent tornado activity in metro Atlanta; Everything you need to know about these systems | First Alert Weather+A series of storms pushed through north Georgia from Sunday into Monday morning, bringing tornadic activity to parts of metro Atlanta. First Alert Meteorologist Ella Dorsey breaks down what you need to know and how to prepare for these systems. Download the FIRST ALERT WEATHER APP ...more11minPlay
April 03, 2025Prosecutors want to revoke Young Thug's probation. What's next? Fulton County prosecutors have filed a motion to revoke Young Thug’s probation. Last year, the rapper – whose real name is Jeffery Williams – pleaded guilty to several charges and no contest to multiple others in what had become the longest criminal trial in Georgia history. Now, prosecutors say he's revoked his probation. One of metro Atlanta's most recognizable criminal defense attorneys, Joshua Schiffer talks with Atlanta News First about just how much trouble the internationally acclaimed musical superstar is facing; and what's next in a legal drama that seemingly has no end....more25minPlay
April 02, 2025Record heat on tap for Atlanta Braves Home Opener | First Alert Weather+Friday's high temperatures will flirt with 90 degrees for the Braves home opener! Thankfully, it will be mostly cloudy, offering just a slight relief from the heat. If you’re not headed to Truist Park, don’t worry — you can still watch the Braves’ home opener for free.In Atlanta, fans can watch the Braves on Gray by tuning into PeachtreeTV, Atlanta’s CW Network. Fans can also watch games on YouTube TV, over the air on channel 17.1 and on channel 17 on Dish Network and DirecTV and channel 7 on Xfinity and Spectrum.Download the First Alert Weather App. to stay up-to-date on the latest changes in the forecast. ...more6minPlay
April 02, 2025Sine Die looming large for Georgia lawmakers | Political UpdateThe 2025 Georgia General Assembly is entering its final days. What bills have passed, and which ones are facing a final countdown? Also: U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams resigns as chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia; U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath suspends her 2026 Georgia gubernatorial campaign; two lawsuits related to Georgia's voting laws and election process have been dismissed, and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is riding the wave of judicial vindication....more26minPlay
April 01, 2025Torpedo bats are blasting baseballs out of MLB parks | Braves on GrayThe early 2025 baseball season has been rocked with nearly a historic number of home runs being blasted out of major league ballparks. Pete Tucci, CEO of Tucci Bats in Norwalk, CT, talks with Atlanta News First and Braves on Gray about what torpedo bats are; whether Major League Baseball will ban them; and how this season could showcase an unprecedented power surge across the great American pasttime....more21minPlay
April 01, 2025Addressing shelter animal services in DeKalb County | Decatur DishThe DeKalb County Commission approved a change order increasing the contract term for constructing and installing kennels at the DeKalb Animal Shelter. As DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson sharpens her focus on combating crime, she has announced new policing strategies, including increased collaboration with state troopers and revisiting police pursuit policies.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. ...more23minPlay
March 26, 2025Lawmakers propose database of troubled children | Political UpdateGeorgia lawmakers are considering creating a database that has names of students who may be exhibiting behavior that could point toward a pattern of future violence. Also: a legislator claims he was fired from his job because he voted against Gov. Brian Kemp's tort reform package; kids may be banned from cell phones in schools if Gov. Kemp approves it; Stacey Abrams and the New Georgia Project are in more trouble; and the state's income tax rate continues to fall....more19minPlay
March 19, 2025Lawsuit reform debate raging in Georgia | Political UpdateLawsuit reform continues shaking Georgia's political scene. Also: Gov. Brian Kemp wants ICE officials to train state troopers in immigration enforcement; Fulton DA Fani Willis has been ordered to pay a Donald Trump co-defendant's attorney more than $54,000; Georgia has a new labor commissioner who has made history....more24minPlay
March 18, 2025Decaturish Ink coming to 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. More from Atlanta News First: https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/ More from Decaturish here: https://decaturish.com/...more19minPlay
March 14, 2025Severe storms, tornadoes and damaging winds likely | First Alert Weather+Saturday, March 15, 2025 and Sunday, March 16, 2025 are First Alert Weather Days with the chance for severe weather in Atlanta and across north Georgia. A solid line of strong, to severe, storms sweeps through north Georgia. Storms will be moving in from the west. Cleburne and Randolph Counties, in Alabama, as well as other state line communities will be impacted first. The risk of severe weather peaks as this line moves through. The risk of severe weather is greatest between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m. Sunday. All forms of severe weather are possible. >> DOWNLOAD ANF NEWS & WEATHER APPS...more13minPlay
FAQs about Atlanta News First:How many episodes does Atlanta News First have?The podcast currently has 283 episodes available.