Judges Recuse Themselves in Willis Case

Three judges have recused themselves from Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ legal battle to block subpoenas from the Georgia State Senate.

The Senate committee seeks Willis’ testimony regarding her criminal investigation into 2020 election interference and her connections with Nathan Wade, the special prosecutor she hired while in a relationship with him.

Willis argues that the Senate’s broad demands for documents could compromise her case. She has requested a permanent injunction to prevent their enforcement.

The three judges all cited conflicts of interest as reasons for recusing themselves, with one judge noting his role in overseeing related election interference cases.

Mayor Seeks $60 Million for Homeless

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens proposed a $60 million investment in housing to address the growing homeless population in Atlanta. 

This funding aims to create 700 units of affordable housing by next year, marking the city’s largest single investment in homelessness if approved by the City Council.

The proposed funding consists of a $50 million bond and $10 million from Atlanta’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund, with expectations to reach over $120 million through additional private contributions.

Fulton County Hires Independent Monitors

Fulton County has appointed an independent monitoring team for this year’s general election, despite conflicts over the selection process between the state Election Board and the county.

The county proceeded under the legal guidance of the state Attorney General, who confirmed that the county’s voluntary agreement to establish a monitoring team was lawful.

The county approved a $99,600 contract with Ryan Germany, the former chief counsel for the Secretary of State’s office. Germany’s team will receive additional support from the Carter Center.

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➤ Columbus: Hurricane Francine is expected to bring heavy rain and high winds through Friday, with the possibility of tornadoes. (More)

➤ Barrow County: Students returned to school throughout the county, except for the 1,900 enrolled at Apalachee High School where the shooting took place. (Details)

➤ Trion: Firefighters credited a local man for helping put out a neighbor’s house fire by racing into the burning house, removing the living room table, and hosing down the fire. (See Details)

➤ Atlanta: Georgia Tech is putting in 2.5 miles of new bicycle track, providing a safer East-West connection to Midtown. (Details)

➤ Winder: The funeral of Cristina Irimie, the math teacher whose life was taken in the Apalachee High School shooting, has been scheduled for Sept. 14 at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel and Gardens. (Details)

➤ Savannah: A Georgia gun owner’s attorney asked a judge Wednesday to halt enforcement of a city ordinance that penalizes people who leave guns inside unlocked cars. (More) 

➤ The Atlanta Braves offense exploded for 12 runs to defeat the Washington Nationals 12-0 just one day after being shut out. (See highlights)

➤ The Atlanta Falcons are signing former third-round offensive tackle Brandon Parker. Parker spent the previous six seasons with the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders. (More)

➤ Rhyne Howard broke the Atlanta Dream’s record for most points scored in a three-game span after scoring 31, 33, and 36 points in consecutive WNBA games. (More)

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➤ Lawyers argued that a $600 million class action settlement against Georgia-based Norfolk Southern railroad over the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, should be approved, despite a small group of residents holding out for more. (More)

➤ The Aldi supermarket chain continues its expansion in Georgia, taking over a 49,000 square foot store in Americus and opening a new store in Thomasville. (More)

➤ CHRIS 180, an Atlanta mental health and family services nonprofit, named Cati Diamond Stone as President and CEO. Stone succeeds Kathy Colbenson who had served for 37 years. (More)

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➤ Sara Blakely, the Atlanta-based billionaire and founder of Spanx, has unveiled a new line of comfortable high heel shoes called Sneex. (Details)

➤ A three-story-high pile of mulch caught fire on Sept. 5 and continued to burn until Sept. 9, releasing chemical run-off into the South River. (More)

➤ “Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Song,” will take place at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta on Sept. 17, featuring Bebe Winans, the B-52s, Drive-By Truckers, The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus, and others. President Carter officially turns 100 on October 1. (Details)

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