This image provided by Georgia Department of Corrections shows Virgil Presnell. The life of Virgil Presnell, a Georgia man set to be executed Tuesday, May 17, 2022 for killing an 8-year-old girl should be spared, his lawyer argues, explaining that her client has significant cognitive impairments that likely contributed to his crimes and has suffered horrific abuse in prison.

This image provided by Georgia Department of Corrections shows Virgil Presnell. The life of Virgil Presnell, a Georgia man set to be executed Tuesday, May 17, 2022 for killing an 8-year-old girl should be spared, his lawyer argues, explaining that her client has significant cognitive impairments that likely contributed to his crimes and has suffered horrific abuse in prison.

Credit: Georgia Department of Corrections via AP

A judge has granted a temporary stay of execution for a Georgia death row inmate who was scheduled to die today.

If the US Supreme Court strikes down Roe versus Wade abortion rights advocates might consider a constitutional challenge under Georgia law.

A group of Black high school students in northwest Georgia's Floyd County is suing their school district, alleging an extensive pattern of racism.

Tags: Georgia  Georgia  Atlanta  Savannah  Macon  GeorgiaNewsFeed  AtlantaNewsFeed