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 Record is a new, weekly political show airing every Sunday at 11 a.m. on Atlanta News First.

The program - which can also be seen on Atlanta News First’s website and all of its streaming and podcasting platforms - features extensive interviews with Atlanta’s and Georgia’s most influential political leaders, newsmakers and analysts.

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 Decaturish take you through your latest DeKalb County news headlines and the stories people are talking about most!

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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, economic empowerment, health and wellness and more as the commission is formed.

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 Decaturish.com.

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