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A Georgia death row inmate says a prosecutor hid a plea deal with a key witness, tainting his trial
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Attorneys for a Georgia inmate sent to death row 25 years ago are accusing a prosecutor of hiding a deal that they contend casts doubt on the credibility of a crucial trial witness. Warren King was sentenced to death in September 1998 after an Appling...
New federal funds going to metro Atlanta fire safety upgrades
ATLANTA - Federal funds are on the way to Georgia so that local fire departments can make some much-needed upgrades. U.S. Sens. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff announced the awards through FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program. The money is going to Atlanta and Woodstock as well as...
Community Calendar: What's happening in Butts County
The Butts County Senior Center will hold an indoor yard sale on Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20. The yard sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day at the center, located at 580 Ernest Biles Drive in Jackson. The cost to set up a table is $3 for members of the senior center and $5 for non-members. For more information about these events, call 770-775-8238.
Butts County Jail Blotter
The following names and charges were reported by the Butts County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson Police Department, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and Georgia State Patrol. They appeared in the Butts County Jail Logbook for the period of July 8 to July 15:. Keymon Latrez Adams♦ , 17, Forest Avenue,...
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