SUMMARY: Fulton County DA Fani Willis must comply with a subpoena from a Georgia Senate committee, as a Fulton County Judge denied her request to stop it. The committee is investigating her ongoing probe into 2020 election interference and her connection with former special prosecutor Nathan Wade. Willis had filed an emergency motion to block the subpoenas that required her attendance at a hearing last Friday.

A Fulton County judge has denied District Attorney Fani Willis’ emergency motion to stop a subpoena that would force her to testify in front of the Georgia Senate committee that is investigating her. MORE: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/judge-denies-fani-willis-stop-subpoena-georgia-senate-committee

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SUMMARY: Interest rates are declining for the first time in four years, with the Federal Reserve announcing a 0.5% cut, reducing rates to between 4.75% and 5%. This move aims to make borrowing for cars, homes, and credit cards cheaper, reflecting improved inflation levels. While the White House views this as progress, some economists wish the Fed had acted sooner, arguing that cutting taxes would be a more effective solution than reducing interest rates. Critics, including former President Trump, suggest the Fed should wait until after the November election to avoid political implications, with another cut forecasted by year-end.

Interest rates are coming down. The federal reserve made the announcement on Wednesday. It’s the first time this has happened since 2020. While many borrowers are excited, some economists wonder whether making the move now was a political ploy.

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SUMMARY: WellStar has announced its support for the redevelopment of the former Atlanta Medical Center site in the old Fourth Ward. The property is being rezoned, and plans involve creating housing, retail, and wellness services rather than a hospital due to the site’s disrepair. Councilwoman Liliana Bakari emphasizes collaboration among city officials and WellStar. However, Kiera Stanford from the New Georgia Project expresses concern that the redevelopment may not provide enough mental health and primary care services, which were previously available. Advocacy for more resources will continue as the development moratorium expires next month, allowing WellStar to start selling parcels for development.

11Alive’s Grace King explains where the city’s plans for redevelopment stand.

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