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Tuesday, April 23, 2013  A federal appeals court that halted the execution of a Georgia man has lifted its stay, clearing the way for a new execution date.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Updated with new information; The Supreme Court of Georgia has reconsidered their order transferring the case of  Andrew Allen Cook to the Georgia Court of Appeals according to information released by the court.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to lift a stay of execution in the case of a Georgia man whose attorneys claim he's mentally disabled.

Wednesday, October 05, 2011  Marcus Ray Johnson stay of execution is upheld in the murder case of Angela Sizemore.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011  Counting down, US inmate nears execution in policeman's killing despite pleas in Europe.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009  A white supremacist convicted of murdering one of his followers is scheduled to be put to death after the Georgia Supreme Court denied a second stay of execution over a two-day period.