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Sixty years ago today, Mary Shotwell Little left her job at C&S Bank, where she worked as a secretary. That evening, she met a coworker for dinner and shopping at Lenox Square, and parted ways about 8 p.m.
She never showed up for work the next day, thus beginning one of metro Atlanta’s most infamous missing persons cases of the 20th century.
On Nov. 12, 2025, “The Vanishing: The 60-Year Unsolved...
Last week's assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk shook the nation and the world, and its aftermath continues to permeate every fabric of America's political consciousness.
Conservative political analyst Charlie Kirk was shot and killed last week as he spoke to a crowd gathered in a courtyard at Utah Valley University.
Less than 48 hours later, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox identified a suspect arrested as Tyler Robinson.
In this week’s episode of O...
Former state senator Jason Esteves would make history as Georgia's first Black and first Hispanic governor if he's elected in next year's historic 2026 elections. But first, he must win a crowded Democratic gubernatorial primary, which is filled with four other candidates with the same aspirations.
After Master Firefighter Preston Fant died in the line of duty on Monday, the community has come together to remember his impact. Also, the city of Tucker is considering creating its own police force.
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 Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. EST on ANF+ and Decatu...
A stunning immigration raid in a tiny southeast Georgia town continues to politically reverberate across the nation, as the White House promises more such workplace operations to continue.
Also: Georgia governor's candidate Jason Esteves will be featured in Sunday's On The Record With Atlanta News First.
Affordable properties are at risk of being redeveloped as market pressures increase, according to a report presented to City of Decatur Commissioners.
The report examined Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) and was created in collaboration with Atlanta Regional Commission and Georgia Conservancy.
The project looked at methods to preserve affordable housing options through energy and sustainability upd...
State Rep. Michelle Au, a Democrat from Johns Creek, is a strong supporter of stricter gun safety.
On Thursday, Au hosted students and parents from Apalachee High School for the one-year remembrance of the Sept. 4, 2024 deadly shooting. Afterward, she went On The Record With Atlanta News First political reporter Doug Reardon...
State Rep. Michelle Au, a Democrat from Johns Creek, is a strong supporter of stricter gun safety.
On Thursday, Au hosted students and parents from Apalachee High School for the one-year remembrance of the Sept. 4, 2024, deadly shooting. Afterward, she went On The Record With Atlanta News First political reporter Doug Reardon.
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. testifying before Congress amid calls for resignation | On The Record podcast
On Thursday, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will go before the Senate Finance Committee to talk about his health care agenda after the recent changes. The CDC’s former director and longtime government scientist, Susan Monarez, was fired by the Trump administration. Her attorneys said she refused to “rubber stamp unscientific, reckless directives and fire dedicated health e...
Georgia’s nationally watched U.S. Senate race in the 2026 midterms has an unconventional candidate with a legendary name.
A longtime collegiate and NFL football coach, and the son of legendary University of Georgia football coach Vince Dooley, Derek Dooley is challenging Georgia’s current U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, a Democrat, for his seat in 2026. He’s joined in the race by Republican congressmen ...
Derek Dooley is an unconventional candidate with a well-known name in Georgia.
A longtime collegiate and NFL football coach, and the son of legendary University of Georgia football coach Vince Dooley, he’s hoping name recognition and a fresh take on Georgia’s political issues will get him elected to the U.S. Senate.
Geoff Duncan, Georgia’s former lieutenant governor, recently made headlines when he switched from a Republican to a Democrat — and now, he’s considering a run for the governor’s seat.
During this week’s episode of On The Record With Atlanta News First, Duncan spoke with Atlanta News First political reporter&nb...
Geoff Duncan, who recently made national headlines when he switched political parties, has confirmed he is considering making a Georgia gubernatorial run.
“We’re thinking about it,” Duncan said in an exclusive interview with On The Record With Atlanta News First, which airs Sunday, Aug. 24, at 11 a.m. “We haven’t ma...
The last Democrat to hold a constitutional office in the state of Georgia was an inaugural guest in the debut episode of On The Record With Atlanta News First.
Michael Thurmond spoke with Atlanta News First political reporter Doug Reardon on whether Democrats can win support for their agenda in a state long dominat...
The Republican-controlled Texas House of Representatives on Wednesday kicked off a heated debate over a new congressional map creating five new potential GOP seats that is expected to pass the chamber as part of a growing national redistricting battle.
On The Record covers the other states that may engage in redistricting battles ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, as well as a preview of Sunday's On The Recor...
The last Democrat to hold a constitutional office in the state of Georgia was an inaugural guest in the debut episode of On The Record With Atlanta News First.
Michael Thurmond spoke with Atlanta News First political reporter Doug Reardon on whether Democrats can win support for their agenda in a state long dominated by Republicans and one that Donald Trump won handily in his historic 2024 presidential bid.
On ...
The United States Department of Health and Human Services is accusing the media of exploiting a recent shooting at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for “political gain.”
Sarah Boim with Fired but Fighting, a group of dismissed CDC workers who are banding together to fight for public health, came on the podcast to talk about the shooting and all that has followed.
Atlanta News First and...
The Junior League of DeKalb County is leading the effort to create the county’s first women’s commission, a new project designed to advance fairness, amplify inclusion and improve the lives of women and girls across DeKalb.
Gabrielle Rogers came on the podcast to talk about the project. She said the Junior League of DeKalb County has existed for 90 years and is currently prioritizing education, econ...
On this week’s episode of Decatur Dish, we got a rundown of what’s going on in Tucker with nobody other than the town’s own mayor, Frank Auman.
Auman joined the show to talk about the Tucker Town Green project, the city’s ongoing pickleball debacle, local business development and more.
Atlanta News First and Decaturish take you through your latest DeKalb County news headlines...
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