Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker has told prosecutors and attorneys in Young Thug's trial to remain professional and maintain decorum, as on-the-record proceedings resume next week in the high-profile YSL criminal trial in Atlanta. Young Thug's lawyers have filed new motions to get their client released on bond, and more motions for mistrial were filed this week. Will Judge Whitaker become as exasperated with the trial as her predecessor, Judge Ural Glanville? Digital producer Tim Darnell and reporter Rachel Aragon talk about the trial's latest developments.

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Former President Joe Biden addresses the nation after he drops his 2024 reelection bid; Vice President Kamala Harris appears to have enough delegates to clinch the Democratic presidential nomination; former President Donald Trump holds a rally in North Carolina; Kimberly Cheatle resigns as director of the U.S. Secret Service after the attempted assassination of Trump in Pennsylvania; Quinniapiac University polling analyst Tim Malloy talks about how a Trump-Harris White House is shaping up.

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Decaturish Founder Dan Whisenhunt talks with presumptive DeKalb CEO-elect Lorraine Cochran-Johnson on historic runoff victory and her priorities for the county.

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Less than 24 hours after he exited the 2024 election, President Joe Biden's stunning Sunday announcement is still causing political shockwaves to ripple throughout Georgia and the nation. Atlanta News First Executive Producer of Podcasts Mariya Murrow covers all of the repercussions with Political Reporter Doug Reardon and Atlanta-based criminal defense attorney Joshua Schiffer. 

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On Sunday, June 21, 2024, President Joe Biden made the stunning announcement he is ending his bid for reelection. Biden also endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris, for the Democratic Oval Office nominee. Atlanta News First's Blair Miller and Karli Barnett reported on the development, live from the ANF breaking news desk. 

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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!

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Fulton County Judge Rachel Krause has rejected YSL defense attorneys’ motions to remove her from deciding the fate of the judge overseeing Young Thug’s internationally watched criminal trial.

Krause’s ruling means she is still on track to determine whether Fulton County Superior Court Chief Judge Ural Glanville should be recused from continuing to preside over the case.

For months, defense attorneys for Young Thug and his remaining co-defendants have been making motions for a mistrial, claiming Glanville is biased against them and their efforts to prove Jeffery Williams (Young Thug’s real name) is not the head of a criminal gang known as YSL (Young Slime Life or Young Stoner’s Life).

Prosecutors, on the other hand, want Glanville to remain as judge, as evidenced by their responses to defense attorneys’ efforts that came late Wednesday afternoon.

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The internationally watched criminal trial of Young Thug in Atlanta is on hold until the fate of Judge Ural Glanville has been decided. Fulton County Judge Rachel Krause has been tasked with determining whether Glanville should be recused, as several defense attorneys have requested. Atlanta News First anchor and legal Joy Lim Nakrin talks with local defense J. Edward Shipp on the future of what has become America's most watched legal drama, one that just happens to feature a global entertainment superstar.

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Fulton elections chief Cathy Woolard resigns just months into her new job and just before November presidential election; First Lady Jill Biden visits Georgia, says she's "all in" on her husband's reelection campaign; President Joe Biden tries to rally support for his bid for another term while more and more cracks appear in his Democrat Party's support; Biden urges Congressional Democrats to "end the drama" and support him in his bid against former President Donald Trump; the Republican National Convention convenes next week in Milwaukee.  
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A Kirkwood business leveled a serious accusation at a customer this week, accusing them of running a side hustle by upselling cheeseburgers in their business’s parking lot. Atlanta News First and our media partners at Decaturish take you through DeKalb County's top headlines. State Rep. Billy Mitchell joins the show to talk about the state of local and national politics.

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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! Super District 6 Commissioner Ted Terry joins the show and Dan shares a special message about the future of Decaturish. 

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The trial of Young Thug is on an indefinite hold while a judge determines if Judge Ural Glanville should be removed. 

Jeffery Williams - aka Young Thug - was arrested on May 9, 2022, along with 27 other suspected gang members in Buckhead as part of a 56-count indictment.

The trial’s jury selection lasted longer than any other in Georgia history, and actual witness testimony itself will likely surpass state records. Both records were set by the Atlanta Public Schools teacher scandal and trial of 2014-15.

The trial – which has been repeatedly plagued by arrests, charges and disruptions – began on Nov. 27, 2023. Defense attorneys have repeatedly raised concerns that the trial could go on for years based on the number of witnesses the state plans to call up.

Prosecutors are attempting to show YSL, or Young Slime Life, is a criminal street gang responsible for numerous offenses. Defense attorneys say YSL is not a gang but simply the name of a record label, Young Stoner Life.

Young Thug himself is facing eight criminal counts under a federal law that was originally enacted to fight organized crime. Georgia is one of 33 states that has its own RICO law, but in the Peach State, the alleged criminal enterprises do not have to have existed as long as the federal law.

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The U.S. Supreme Court has issued an historic ruling on presidential immunity; Donald Trump's July 11 sentencing on 34 New York felony convictions postponed; Biden and Trump debate in Atlanta; Biden under pressure to halt his reelection campaign; new laws taking effect in Georgia.

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There are several important DeKalb County races that will be decided on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. DeKalb Strong President Marjorie Hall joins this episode of Decatur Dish with analysis. 

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A new report from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) details more about what happened on a Gwinnett County transit bus that was hijacked on Tuesday.

Joseph Grier, 39, is accused of holding the bus’ passengers hostage and leading law enforcement on a lengthy chase that started in Atlanta and ended in DeKalb County. He also allegedly shot and killed one of the passengers.

Grier was at the scene of a previous shooting and spoke on camera about his bipolar disorder. Atlanta News First spoke to a psychiatrist about the condition and state of mental health care. 

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 The Supreme Court unanimously ruled to preserve access to a medication that was used in nearly two-thirds of all abortions in the U.S., the AP reports.  Atlanta News First talked with OBGYN and women's health advocate Dr. Mimi Zieman on the state of reproductive healthcare. 

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Only a few days hours before the Republican National Convention convenes in Milwaukee, former President Donald Trump will be sentenced in New York City after being convicted of 34 felony counts. 
Trump is not only the first ex-president in American history to face criminal charges, but also the first ever to be convicted. 
Now, Trump will become the first convicted felon to run for president, as the GOP convention is set to officially name him the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
Dr. Ben Taylor, professor of political science at Kennesaw State University, talks with digital content producer Tim Darnell, as we preview the latest series of political events that are unparalleled in American history.

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President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will debate on Thursday, June 27, in the battleground state of Georgia. This is the earliest televised debate in U.S. political history,

The Atlanta CNN debate also marks the first time a convicted felon has ever participated in a presidential debate, much less sought the nation’s highest elected office. This is also the first time a sitting U.S. president has ever debated a convicted felon seeking to unseat him from the White House.

Dr. Ben Taylor, professor of political science at Kennesaw State University, talks with digital content producer Tim Darnell, on what each candidate must do in this debate.

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Atlanta News First and Decaturish take you through your latest DeKalb headlines. Wellroot Family Services joins to talk about Georgia's foster care system.

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Donald Trump is the first ex-president in U.S. history to be convicted on criminal charges. He was convicted on 34 felony counts in New York City on charges he engaged in a hush-money scheme to prevent potentially embarrassing stories from surfacing during the 2016 presidential election.
But how does his conviction impact the case against him in Georgia, where Fulton County DA Fani Willis is alleging he and more than a dozen GOP allies attempted to overturn the state's 2020 presidential election?
Dr. Ben Taylor, professor of political science at Kennesaw State University, talks with digital content producer Tim Darnell about the impact of Trump's conviction here in Georgia.

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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. 

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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 getting more attention this year due to the rematch between Trump and Democratic President Joe Biden, which could hinge again on small vote margins in a handful of contested states.

Libertarians prioritize small government and individual freedoms, with a mix of policy positions that could be seen as liberal, conservative or neither.

Oliver is an activist from Atlanta who previously ran for the U.S. Senate and U.S. House from Georgia. His campaign website calls for major cuts to the federal budget with an eye toward balancing the budget, the abolition of the death penalty, and the closure of all overseas military bases and ending of military support to Israel and Ukraine. 

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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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