Month: October 2016
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Georgia set to execute eighth person in 2016
A Lumpkin County man faces a Nov. 16 execution for the 2001 murder of his ex-girlfriend.
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Georgia voters to vote on four proposed constitutional amendments
In addition to the presidential race on this year’s ballot, Georgia voters will have the chance to vote on four amendments.
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Is the media biased against Trump? Most say yes
More than half of Americans say the news media is biased against Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, a new poll found.
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Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle to Speak to BBA on Nov. 10
Georgia’s lieutenant governor and the new head basketball coach of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are among the speakers scheduled to speak to the Buckhead Business Association (BBA) in November and December. Georgia Lt. Gov Casey Cagle will address the civic organization on Nov. 10. Cagle made history in 2006 when he was the first…
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Georgia executes Gregory Paul Lawler
The state of Georgia has executed a 63-year-old man for the 1997 murder of an Atlanta Police officer.
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Clemency denied for Gregory Paul Lawler
The Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles has denied a request for clemency for a Buckhead man condemned to die for the 1997 slaying of an Atlanta Police.
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Early voting in Georgia off to a hot start
More than 146,500 Georgians cast early ballots yesterday for the Nov. 8 election, Secretary of State Brian Kemp.
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Sen. Cruz Visits With San Marcos Job Creators
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz attended a roundtable hosted by the Greater San Marcos Partnership with more than a dozen San Marcos-area job creators to discuss economic development and growth in the I-35 corridor.
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Let’s talk about this year’s election
This year’s election has been interesting, to say the least. The race for the White House has brought out the worst in people. And, most disapprove of the campaign’s harsh rhetoric.