Trump Seeks $6.3M from Fulton County

President Trump seeks $6.3 million in attorney fees from the Fulton County District Attorney’s office after charges in the 2020 election case were dropped in November.

Trump’s lawyers argue in a court filing that a new state law entitles him to recover the money because District Attorney Fani Willis was disqualified from the case for improper conduct. An outside prosecutor subsequently dropped the charges.

The filing includes more than 200 pages showing how Trump spent the seven-figure sum.

Willis’ office has opposed similar reimbursement requests by Trump co-defendants, calling the state law unconstitutional.

  Hawks Not Done Making Moves?

The Atlanta Hawks’ trade of four‑time All‑Star Trae Young will bring the team another veteran and create salary flexibility should they seek another star player, analysts said.

The deal announced late Wednesday will send Young to Washington for veteran CJ McCollum and sharpshooter Corey Kispert, ending Young’s eight‑year tenure in Atlanta.

Young, 27, who struggled this season with injuries and has only played 10 games, remains one of the league’s elite scorers and playmakers.

He ranks as the Hawks’ career leader in three-pointers and assists, and helped lead the team to the postseason in three of his seasons, including the 2021 Eastern Conference finals.

Peach Bowl Fun Kicks Off Early

Atlanta will start the fun early for the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, offering a pre-game fan festival and pep rally ahead of tonight’s game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. as No. 1 Indiana faces No. 5 Oregon in a College Football Playoff semifinal. Indiana enters undefeated at 14-0.

Inside the stadium, fans can look forward to the debut of the stadium’s 2-foot-long brisket sandwich with distinctive toppings on each half honoring Indiana and Oregon. 

Today’s fan event at the Georgia World Congress Center will start at 3 p.m. and include interactive games, a Battle of the Bands, and another pep rally. On Thursday, Atlanta hosted a Fan Night at the Georgia Aquarium.

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➤ Rome: A special election to replace former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene will take place March 10, with early voting beginning Feb. 16. More than 20 candidates have filed to run. (More)

➤ Metro Atlanta: Three suspects were arrested in Atlanta in connection with a November burglary at Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders’ home in Ohio, where approximately $200,000 worth of items were stolen. (More)

➤ Nashville: The police department received a VirTra V-100 portable training simulator, offering a wider range of training scenarios than available at a fixed training center. (More)

➤ Atlanta: Fulton County Commissioner Dana Barrett announced her candidacy for Georgia secretary of state, joining a field that includes former state judge Penny Brown Reynolds. (More)

➤ Statewide: State Attorney General Chris Carr is leading a 23-state coalition urging the Federal Communications Commission to allow states to use jamming technology to block contraband cell phones in prisons and jails. (More) 

➤ Roswell: Crews repaired a leak in a 2-inch natural gas main near Holcomb Bridge Road, which caused gas odors in an area near Atlanta Academy School. (More)

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➤ A state Senate panel on tourism included a plan to legalize sports betting as part of its recommended proposals for the legislative year. (More)

➤ Georgia Tech landed a commitment from Georgia state champion swimming recruit Julia Pou this week. Pou is a specialist in the backstroke and the individual medley. (More)

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➤ Business leaders and economists meeting in Savannah forecast that economic gains for the area and the state will outpace the national average this year. (More)

➤ A proposed $3.7 billion data center project in Spalding County would include 10 buildings spanning nearly 5 million square feet, more floor space than three Lenox Square malls combined. (More)

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➤ Forbes Travel Guide highlighted several Georgia destinations, including Atlanta for cultural attractions and Sea Island for luxury coastal experiences. The Cloister and The Lodge earned five-star ratings. (More)

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