Trump Could Recover Legal Costs

A bill unanimously passed by the state Senate could permit President Trump and more than a dozen people to seek compensation for legal bills related to election investigations.

The bill would enable compensation from counties for attorney fees and other legal costs in cases where the prosecutors are disqualified and the case is dismissed, along with other instances.

The measure comes partly in response to the election probe where Fulton County DA Fani Willis was removed due to her romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade.

Democrats also voted in support of the bill, citing a wider range of benefits for the people of Georgia. Minority Leader Harold Jones II said the bill is “actually something that we probably would have pushed many years ago.”

  Body of Atlanta Teacher Found 

More than a month after he went missing on Lake Oconee, Gary Jones’s body was found in about 45 feet of water in the lake.

The Atlanta teacher and coach had been on a boat celebrating his 50th birthday with his fiancée, college professor Joycelyn Wilson, whose body was found in the lake the next day.

Authorities do not suspect foul play and plan to conduct autopsies on Jones and Wilson. 

Jones’ body was found by Keith Cormican, who leads a nonprofit underwater recovery team from Wisconsin that recently joined the search efforts using advanced sonar equipment.

Georgia Native Russell Henley Wins PGA Event

Macon native and UGA alum Russell Henley won the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill to claim the biggest win of his career over the weekend. Henley earned $4 million with the victory and moved into the top 10 in the world golf rankings.

The pivotal moment for the 35-year-old came when he chipped in for an eagle to take the lead with two holes remaining. On the final hole, he made a short putt for his first win since 2022, and his three children and wife rushed to the green to celebrate with him.

Henley recently established the Chapin Henley M.D. Scholarship Fund in Macon, named after his late father who delivered more than 5,000 babies and founded the Macon Volunteer Clinic to give free healthcare to uninsured patients.

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➤ Cobb County: Fans can register to attend a public memorial on Friday for singer Angie Stone, who died in a car crash last week. (More)

➤ Hiawassee: An investigation is underway after 19-year-old twin brothers were found dead Saturday morning on top of Bell Mountain, an apparent murder-suicide. (More)

➤ Southeast Georgia: Effingham County unveiled plans for a $500 million water intake and treatment facility that will serve multiple counties and the city of Savannah. (More)

➤ Troup County: A search continued for an unknown male who shot a 56-year-old man in the head during a road rage incident on I-85. (More)

➤ Atlanta: The High Museum of Art offers free admission on the second Sunday of each month, featuring art-making activities, tours, and music. (More)

➤ Kingsland: More than two years after he was reported missing, the remains of a United Kingdom tourist were discovered in a wooded area. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Falcons cut ties with longtime star defensive lineman Grady Jarrett, who ends his Falcons career with 36.5 sacks, multiple Pro Bowls, and one All-Pro selection. (More)

➤ Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar is not expected to miss opening day after suffering an injury scare over the weekend. (More)

➤ Georgia men’s basketball plays Oklahoma in the first round of the SEC tournament on Wednesday night. (See Tournament Schedule)

➤ Yesterday’s results: NBA | NHL | NCAAM | NCAAW | NCAASB | Soccer 

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➤ A new indoor farm in Macon expects to create 250 new jobs. The 1.5 million-square-foot facility includes an educational hub to train the next generation of agricultural workers. (See Photo)

➤ Monday’s selloff of airline stocks intensified in after-hours trading as Atlanta-based Delta cut its revenue and profit outlook, citing weaker domestic demand. (More)

➤ The Georgia Chamber’s “Women Who Lead” event celebrated female leadership and hosted discussions to empower women in business. (More)

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➤ Officials issued a warning about invasive yellow-legged hornets, urging Georgia residents to report any nest sightings. (More)

➤ Two metro Atlanta singers received tickets to Hollywood after impressing in their auditions on the season premiere of American Idol. (Watch)

➤ With spring approaching, Fox 5 lists some of the best locations in Metro Atlanta to spot the season’s brightest blooming flowers. (More)

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