The road in front of the building has been closed to traffic, orange barricades and metal barriers line the street, and officers from both the sheriff’s and marshal’s offices have a visible presence.The dramatically increased security
is one of numerous signs that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis will soon be presenting herWillis, who has been investigating whether former President Donald Trump and his allies meddled in Georgia's 2020 presidential election, has sent subpoenas to witnesses in the probe, telling them to be prepared to testify before the end of the month.
The extra security measures in place Monday were expected after Willis sent the chief judge and law enforcement officials letters this year indicating her office could“I respectfully request that judges not schedule trials and in person hearings during the weeks beginning Monday, August 7 and Monday, August 14,” Willis wrote in herWillis has been conducting a wide-ranging investigation since early 2021 into whether there were any “coordinated attempts to unlawfully alter the outcome of the 2020...