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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: Wednesday practice day at Tour Championship
Wednesday was the final practice day until the PGA Tour's Tour Championship begins on Thursday.
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PHOTOS: Roads renamed to honor teens killed at 'Sweet 16' party
Road markers honor 2 families joined through grief after ‘Sweet 16′ shooting Douglas County dedications aim to keep the legacy alive of 2 teens killed in 2023 shooting.
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FROM UATLPHOTOS: Morehouse parents say goodbye to incoming students
Families watch incoming Morehouse University students for the Parents Parting Ceremony as the fall 2025 semester starts.
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Photos: Elise opens at the Woodruff Arts Center
Elise, a new restaurant from Lyla Lila chef Craig Richards, opens Aug. 19 at the Woodruff Arts Center, taking over the space formerly occupied by Table 1280.
