Tuesday, March 18, 2025

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Judge Rules Willis Broke Open Records Law

A judge ordered Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to pay more than $54,000 in legal fees for violating the state Open Records Act in the Donald Trump election interference case.

Willis' refusal of a records request by defense attorney Ashleigh Merchant was "not done in good faith" and "substantially groundless," Fulton County Superior Judge Rachel Krause said. Merchant represents former Trump aide Michael Roman.

Merchant reacted to the ruling by saying she is "proud that we have judges willing to hold people in power accountable when they ignore the law." Willis plans to appeal, a spokesperson said.

Willis was removed from the election interference case in December. A state Senate investigation into Willis' conduct in the case continues.

Tornadoes Confirmed as Cleanup Continues

The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down over the weekend in Paulding County, causing extensive damage in the Dallas area. The tornado produced wind speeds of up to 110 mph over a path of nearly 12 miles.

In Mitchell County, a tornado reduced a community center to rubble around 6 a.m. Sunday.

No one was reported injured in the Paulding County tornado. Multiple homes were damaged by fallen trees, and a gas station canopy was overturned.

Atlanta mostly avoided the worst of the same storm system, but fallen trees caused issues on Howell Mill Road and Northside Drive. Georgia Tech shared a video of the iconic Bank of America Plaza being struck by lightning.

Look Out, 'Baaaaad' Guys

The Sandy Springs Police Department introduced a novel K-9 officer: a spotted goat named Jumper.

In a social post announcing the addition, the department didn't clarify whether Jumper is an official mascot, a temporary visitor, or the star of a good old-fashioned police prank, leaving media with as many questions as answers.

The department's social post says only that Jumper will be trained in narcotics detection, apprehension, head-butting, and jumping. One follower suggested Jumper will be trained to catch "baaaaaaad people!"

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➤ Jesup: The Jesup Drive-In Theater, which claims to be the oldest in Georgia, will celebrate its grand reopening next weekend after Hurricane Helene caused extensive damage. (Watch)

➤ Carrollton: A man threatened to kill people inside a bank because of account issues. He was apprehended with several hundred rounds of ammo and a rifle in his truck. (More)

➤ Duluth: The 35-acre Southeastern Railway Museum has been listed among Georgia's Places in Peril list due to deterioration of train cars and other items. (More)

➤ DeKalb County: A first-degree murder suspect wanted in Oklahoma was found and arrested at a Decatur motel with drugs and weapons in the room. (More)

➤ Hiawassee: The family of two Georgia twin brothers found dead dispute authorities' suspicions of a murder-suicide. The medical examiner is conducting additional forensic tests. (More)

➤ Macon: A shed filled with supplies behind a popular Macon seafood restaurant caught fire and caused an evacuation. (Watch)

➤ Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider, out for nearly a year with an injury, struck out six of the eight batters in his spring training debut. (More)

➤ Atlanta Hawks star Dyson Daniels recorded four steals Sunday night, bringing his season total to 191, the most by a player since the 2013-2014 NBA season. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Braves named 2024 NL Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale as their opening-day starter. (More)

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➤ Forever 21 filed for bankruptcy and plans to close all of its stores, including 18 Georgia locations, due to rising operational costs. (More)

➤ Gas prices continue to drop as spring break travel picks up. The state average fell to $2.89 per gallon, down 11 cents from a month ago. (More)

➤ Georgia Power projects a need for 8,200 megawatts of additional power by 2030, with 80% of the increase tied to new data centers. (More)

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➤ Three Georgia islands were named among the top five of the South's 50 best beach towns in a list by Southern Living. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Hawks, State Farm, and the Children's Museum of Atlanta are teaming to offer the Secrets of Science, a program with hands-on STEM activities for students. (More)

➤ A speech therapist in Metro Atlanta is providing free haircuts to patients across north Georgia with sensory needs. (More)

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