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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: Braves win opener over Mets in New York
Braves improve to 36-41 with 3-2 victory over the New York Mets on Monday, June 23, 2025.
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PHOTOS: Braves shut out Marlins
The Braves got a combination of solid hitting and excellent pitching to shut out the Marlins in Miami Saturday, 7-0.
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PHOTOS: Juneteenth Parade held in College Park
The second annual Juneteenth Parade & Freedom Celebration was held in College Park on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
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PHOTOS: Georgia campuses among Travel & Leisure's most beautiful
Travel & Leisure recently released its list of America's most beautiful college campuses. Two Georgia schools, Berry College and the University of Georgia, made the list.
