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PHOTOS: The scene before Georgia's first scheduled execution in over 4 years
Willie James Pye, 59, was convicted of killing his former girlfriend three decades ago and was scheduled to be put to death Wednesday evening at the state prison near Jackson, Georgia.
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The first Georgia execution in more than four years took place at the Georgia Diagnostic Prison near Jackson on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Willie James Pye was executed at 11:03 p.m. Wednesday for the 1993 rape and murder of his former girlfriend in Spalding County. (Photo: Natrice Miller/ Natrice.miller@ajc.com)
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Photos: Fine Water Summit Taste and Design Awards
Judges with the Fine Water Society sipped about 100 different waters for their 2025 Taste and Design Awards in Atlanta.
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The World mourns to the passing of Pope Francis
The world mourns after the passing of Pope Francis on Monday, April 21, 2025. On Wednesday, the body of Pope Francis was carried into St.
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PHOTOS: Braves wins series opener with Cardinals
Braves open three-game series with St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park, winning, 7-6.
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PHOTOS: Braves sweep Twins
The Atlanta Braves took care of the Minnesota Twins Sunday, 6-2, to complete their first three-game sweep of the season.