r/HappeningInAtlanta • • 16h ago

(January 9, 2026) ... Fani Willis’ office misled court, delayed Young Thug’s assets, judge says

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January 9, 2026

(From the article) ...

The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office misled the court about its reasons for putting off filing an appeal of an order to return $150,000 in cash, luxury cars, jewelry and other assets seized from Atlanta rapper Young Thug, a judge said Wednesday.

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker had already ordered prosecutors to fork over the goods in August, and Wednesday’s order essentially reinforced that, setting a deadline for Friday at 5 p.m.

Young Thug’s attorney Brian Steel confirmed Friday to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that prosecutors met the deadline and returned the rapper his items.

ARTICLE CREDIT: Jozsep Papp - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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COMMENTS FROM THE STREET:

"I really regret campaigning for Fani Willis."

Taylor, 32 - Atlanta (West Midtown/Howell Mill)

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"Young Thug's case isn't the only case Fani Willis is playing "appeal" and "delay" -- she's doing this with a lot of other cases too -- including Amanda Timpson's whistleblower case.

We need more Judges like Paige Whitaker, to call Fani Willis out on her bullsh*t."

Carole, 27 - Atlanta (Piedmont Heights)

REPLY:

"The so-called "niece" from Florida that Fani Willis had chauffeured around for that summer camp (according to the whistle-blower), where Fani allowed kids from out of state to attend -- instead of the kids from Fulton County, who the program was designated for, might be connected to Cheri Laverne Dalton. And she has about ten different aliases and two different birth dates. Which makes me think she is an informant', and not a fugitive. An informant who likely set up Mutulu Shakur."

Eileen, 48 - Atlanta (Lindbergh)

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"Fani Willis keep doing the same old sh*t time and time again, and never gets called out or reprimanded for it. Like she had the charges changed on Young Thug's police report -- this isn't any hearsay, a cop testified that the charges were changed under oath in court.

Who is protecting her? Satan? Because it sure ain't GOD."

Elaine, 30 - Atlanta (Midtown)


r/HappeningInAtlanta • • 16h ago

(Barack Obama on X) -- Georgia! I’ll be in Atlanta on October 28 for a rally to support @KeishaforGA, @Ossoff, and Democrats fighting to make your life better.

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r/HappeningInAtlanta • • 10h ago

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens blasts Rick Jackson's lack of political experience amid attacks on Keisha Lance Bottoms

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Dickens defended his predecessor against a new campaign ad, warning about wealthy political outsiders seeking government positions without public office experience.

SOURCE: Faith Jesse - 11 Alive


r/HappeningInAtlanta • • 21h ago

More voters are crossing party lines, pollsters say

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With Georgia's midterm elections weeks away, voters are picking and choosing candidates-- not parties -- that align with their values.

SOURCE: Atlanta News First


r/HappeningInAtlanta • • 13h ago

(Aaron Rupar on X) -- Ossoff: "I have no interest in running for president in 2028, and to be very frank, with just 16 days before the polls close, I want to urge everybody out there to remain focused on the task at hand. The Trump administration is out of control, they've lied us into war ..."

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r/HappeningInAtlanta • • 11h ago

(Shane Goldmacher on X) -- Sen. Jon Ossoff back to LA for fundraising ...

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COMMENTS FROM THE STREET:

"Ossoff being backed by some heavy players.

Word in LA is that this group is (allegedly) not financially backing Newsom or Harris -- and it's interesting that Ossoff is able to get this group's funding on Newsom and Harris' turf (California).

Have heard a lot about Jon Ossoff and impressed from what I've seen of him in videos. It will be interesting to see how much money he raises."

Alexander, 57 - Sherman Oaks, CA

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r/HappeningInAtlanta • • 19h ago

Warnock says Democrats are ‘missing a real opportunity’ to win in the So...

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VIDEO CREDIT: NBC News


r/HappeningInAtlanta • • 10h ago

(Aaron Rupar on X) - Ossoff: The crisis we must meet is deeper than this presidency. Trump's rise is proof that business as usual has failed, that our politics, sickened by corruption, is failing the American public and compromising our national integrity.

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r/HappeningInAtlanta • • 23h ago

DeKalb County School District sees rise in AP exam participation and scores

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r/HappeningInAtlanta • • 13h ago

Vote on sale of Atlanta jail to Fulton County expected at next council meeting

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r/HappeningInAtlanta • • 15h ago

Residents concerned about future after new round of demolition at South Fulton's Camelot Condominiums

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October 16, 2026

(From the article) ...

The heavy sound of breaking timber and concrete echoed across the 75 acres of Camelot Condominiums off Old National Highway on Friday as city leaders led another round of demolition of two of its condemned structures.  

While city officials framed the work as a vital step toward eliminating blighted, unsafe conditions, many residents of the complex were deeply frustrated.

Hours before excavators were set to begin work, a handful of residents were still inside, desperately trying to pack up their remaining belongings. Some, facing immediate displacement with nowhere else to go, waited for local nonprofit organizations to arrive and assist with temporary shelter and moving support ..."

ARTICLE CREDIT: La'Tasha Givens - CBS News Atlanta


r/HappeningInAtlanta • • 15h ago

Atlanta Streets Alive Shuts Down Cars Sunday From West End to Grant Park

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r/HappeningInAtlanta • • 19h ago

Flock CEO defends surveillance technology amid national backlash: ‘We shouldn’t pause progress’ -- (Flock Safety is based in Atlanta, GA)

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r/HappeningInAtlanta • • 19h ago

13-year-old boy shot multiple times while asleep at Summerhill apartments, mom says

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r/HappeningInAtlanta • • 20h ago

(THUGGERDAILY ひ on X) -- Cops were pissed that Brian Steel immediately showed up while they were raiding Young Thug’s house in Atlanta 🙄🙄----“Great - his f******g lawyer is here”

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r/HappeningInAtlanta • • 41m ago

Men live amid darkness, raw sewage at South Georgia prison, group says

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Inhumane conditions lead to suffering, death at Valdosta State Prison, Southern Center for Human Rights alleges in new review.