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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.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Death row inmate Warren Lee Hill is scheduled for execution by lethal injection Tuesday evening at 7 PM for the 1990 killing of Joseph Handspike at Lee County Correctional Institute.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  The Supreme Court of Georgia has ruled against a death row inmate who had accused prison officials of violating state procedures by failing to hold a public notice hearing before changing the state's execution procedure.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  Updated with video; The Georgia Supreme Court has announced that Warren Lee Hill will have a hearing before the Georgia Supreme Court over the decision to change the drugs used for his execution.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  The State of Georgia was denied in their attempt  to expedite the appeal motion of convicted murderer Warren Lee Hill.

Saturday, July 14, 2012  Updated with video; The Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles is set to hear from people seeking clemency for a death row inmate set to be executed next week.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Updated with video; A man convicted of murdering his girlfriend and cellmate has been scheduled to die for his crimes.