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In-Depth
Pricey Phone Fees: Obstacles Facing Families of Incarcerated Georgians
Families of incarcerated individuals in Georgia have to pay big to hear the voices of their loved ones. Georgia ranks among the least affordable states in terms of jail and prison phone calls. These exorbitant fees are aggravating for people such as Ariel Lopez, a woman from Dawson, Georgia, whose…
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Athens-Clarke County
What Housing Means: One Man Uses His Foundation to Build Up Others
Shane Simms, a native of Athens, Ga., moved back to his hometown with the goal to “work good” where he had once “worked bad.” Simms successfully transitioned from being incarcerated to being a two-time homeowner, as well as a businessman; he now works as a chaplain for the Athens-Clarke County…
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In-Depth
Kelly Gissendaner Execution Postponed
Kelly Gissendaner's execution was scheduled for Monday night and was postponed after the lethal injection drugs were deemed "cloudy." Another inmate that was set to be executed, Brian Keith Terrell, was also granted a stay.
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Athens-Clarke County
5 Things to Know for November 6, 2014
Athens, GA- Over 46% of parents are worried about their children playing football. Many are experiencing concussions and deaths because of the sport. Find out what the study showed and how parents are responding. Abu Dhabi, UAE– According to CNN, an Athens man is in a prison in United Arab Emirates for…