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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.

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.

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.

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

Tuesday, October 04, 2011  Days before his execution date, Marcus Ray Johnson's defense attorneys file documents regarding new evidence as a part of their new trial motion.

Thursday, September 22, 2011  Marcus Ray Johnson is assigned a date of execution by the state.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011  Troy Davis loses his chance for freedom as clemency is denied one day before his execution.

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

Friday, July 08, 2011  Texas executes Mexican who said he should have gotten consulate help; White House sought stay

Monday, June 13, 2011