Georgia man set to be executed places order for last meal
Condemned murderer Willie James Pye, scheduled for execution by lethal injection at 7 p.m. on March 20 at Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison in Jackson, has requested cheeseburgers and chicken sandwiches for his last meal.
Condemned murderer Willie James Pye, scheduled for execution by lethal injection at 7 p.m. on March 20 at Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison in Jackson, has requested cheeseburgers and chicken sandwiches for his last meal.
Clemency meeting to be held for Georgia man scheduled to be executed March 20
The Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles has announced that on March 19, it will convene a clemency meeting for 59-year-old Willie James Pye, a condemned inmate facing execution.
The Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles has announced that on March 19, it will convene a clemency meeting for 59-year-old Willie James Pye, a condemned inmate facing execution.
Reward offered in connection to Butts County man increased again to $30K
The Butts County Sheriff's Office has increased the reward for any information that helps solve the murder of Derrick Denson to $30,000.
The Butts County Sheriff's Office has increased the reward for any information that helps solve the murder of Derrick Denson to $30,000.
'Addy's Law' proposes safer school bus stops in Georgia
SB 492 or ‘Addy's Law’ would make sure children wouldn't have to cross busy streets to get on their school bus.
SB 492 or ‘Addy's Law’ would make sure children wouldn't have to cross busy streets to get on their school bus.
$15K reward: 2019 Butts County home invasion murder unsolved
The reward has been increased to $15,000 for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the murder of a 40-year-old man during a 2019 home invasion in Butts County.
The reward has been increased to $15,000 for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the murder of a 40-year-old man during a 2019 home invasion in Butts County.
Man dies in Georgia prison days after family pleads to guards for protection
Brandon Burrell died the Jackson state prison over the weekend, days after asking for protection.
Brandon Burrell died the Jackson state prison over the weekend, days after asking for protection.
Jackson High School in Butts County evacuated after threat on Thursday morning
Students at Jackson High School in Butts County were evacuated on Thursday morning because of an anonymous threat, according to a letter sent to school families.
Students at Jackson High School in Butts County were evacuated on Thursday morning because of an anonymous threat, according to a letter sent to school families.
Judge rejects lawsuit to disqualify Lt. Gov. Burt Jones for acting as Trump elector
A judge has rejected a lawsuit that sought to disqualify Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones from holding office because of the Republican’s participation as an elector for Donald Trump in 2020.
A judge has rejected a lawsuit that sought to disqualify Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones from holding office because of the Republican’s participation as an elector for Donald Trump in 2020.
Man caught on camera entering vehicles in Jackson, police say
Henry County police are looking for a man suspected of breaking into multiple cars in a local subdivision days before Christmas.
Henry County police are looking for a man suspected of breaking into multiple cars in a local subdivision days before Christmas.
Families grapple with Georgia prison extortion, seek answers
More families say they’ve also been extorted by inmates at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP) in Jackson.
More families say they’ve also been extorted by inmates at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP) in Jackson.
Jackson man accused of running over woman during argument after a night out
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested and charged Nathan Shane Upchurch, a 50-year-old resident of Jackson, with Felony Murder and Hit and Run in Butts County.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested and charged Nathan Shane Upchurch, a 50-year-old resident of Jackson, with Felony Murder and Hit and Run in Butts County.
Butts County father gets life in prison after son killed by Fentanyl-laced drugs in 2021
A Butts County father has been convicted for the death of his toddler after the child was killed by Fentanyl in 2021.
A Butts County father has been convicted for the death of his toddler after the child was killed by Fentanyl in 2021.
Butts County sheriff defends opposition to speed cameras in school zones
The Georgia sheriff argued that speed detection cameras in school zones are only there to generate revenue and not to make the community safer.
The Georgia sheriff argued that speed detection cameras in school zones are only there to generate revenue and not to make the community safer.
Shoeless man accused of attacking officer still on the run
The Butts County Sheriff's Office is searching for a suspect wanted for assaulting a police officer.
The Butts County Sheriff's Office is searching for a suspect wanted for assaulting a police officer.
Dozens gather to remember loved one murdered in so-called 'lovers quarrel'
Family and friends gathered in Flovilla Sunday afternoon to remember a 22-year-old killed on Monday after what police are calling an apparent lovers quarrel in Spalding County.
Family and friends gathered in Flovilla Sunday afternoon to remember a 22-year-old killed on Monday after what police are calling an apparent lovers quarrel in Spalding County.
Officers nowhere to be found during recorded brutal stabbing attack on Georgia State Prison inmate
The family of a man brutally attacked at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification State Prison is calling for change and answers from the state’s Department of Corrections.
The family of a man brutally attacked at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification State Prison is calling for change and answers from the state’s Department of Corrections.
4 arrested, including police officer, after child exploitation investigation in Butts County
A child exploitation investigation in Butts County, initiated by a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, has led to the arrest of four individuals, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
A child exploitation investigation in Butts County, initiated by a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, has led to the arrest of four individuals, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Boating under the influence: Jackson man presumed drowned, operator charged
Loved ones gathered on the water’s edge as dive teams searched Jackson Lake for Joseph Howard Upchurch.
Loved ones gathered on the water’s edge as dive teams searched Jackson Lake for Joseph Howard Upchurch.
Butts County man drowns in lake while tubing
This was a “very sad a tragic” weekend for Butts County residents when a man drowned in a lake during a tubing accident Saturday, according to WGXA-TV.
This was a “very sad a tragic” weekend for Butts County residents when a man drowned in a lake during a tubing accident Saturday, according to WGXA-TV.
Palmetto man dies while tubing at Jackson Lake in Butts County
.Torey Antonio Domineck, 48, from Palmetto was tubing with friends when he fell off without wearing a life jacket.
.Torey Antonio Domineck, 48, from Palmetto was tubing with friends when he fell off without wearing a life jacket.