Month: September 2015
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Paul Broun leading charge to fire Kevin McCarthy, if selected
Former U.S. Rep. Paul Broun, R-Ga., and a coalition of right-leaning organizations today launched FireMcCarthy.com.
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Last meal offers a macabre rite of passage
For many, the last meal is one of the most macabre curiosities of an execution.
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Clemency for Gissendaner denied
The Georgia parole board has denied clemency for Kelly Renee Gissendaner, WSB-AM reported. Gissendaner was set to be executed in late February and early March for her role in the Feb. 7, 1997, death of her husband, Douglas Gissendaner. Officials delayed the March execution at the 11th hour after the drug to be used appeared…
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Do we live in a Democracy or a Republic?
Ignorance can be problematic for a society that depends upon its citizenry, and depending on citizens is just what the structure of government in the United States does.
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Taxes are most unfair in which state?
With the 2016 presidential campaign in full swing, there is no time like the present to discuss what is just and fair when it comes to taxes — no doubt a favorite topic of politicians looking to curry favor to whatever group they are pandering to that particular day.
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Woman on Ga. death row to be executed Tuesday
Condemned murderer Kelly Renee Gissendaner is scheduled to be executed at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison in Jackson, Ga.
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Officials look to build park above Atlanta highway
Officials in the Buckhead section of town are exploring a plan to build a park above a section of Georgia 400.
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Hundreds turn out for annual Taste of Buckhead
Hundreds turned out Thursday evening for the annual Taste of Buckhead. Held in the venerable Buckhead Theatre in the heart of Buckhead Village, attendees sampled dishes from more than 20 restaurants and sampled beverages from a myriad of beer, wine and spirits vendors. The annual event is produced by the Buckhead Business Association (BBA). Gas…