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Georgia judge found dead in courtroom of apparent suicide on last day in office

A Georgia judge was found dead in a courtroom of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound on Tuesday, his last day in office.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution · 8h

Georgia judge dies by apparent suicide in courtroom

A state court judge in Southeast Georgia died by apparent suicide early Tuesday while sitting on the bench in his courtroom, authorities confirmed.

UPI · 3h

Georgia judge dead after shooting himself inside courtroom

Judge Stephen Yekel died by suicide while inside a county courtroom where he was slated to serve his last day on the bench on Tuesday.

Newsweek · 4h

Georgia Judge Wrote Governor Brian Kemp a Note Before Courtroom Suicide

A Georgia state court judge died by suicide at the courthouse Monday night after leaving a letter to Governor Brian Kemp, according to an Effingham County Sherrif's Office post on Facebook. Newsweek reached out to the Springfield Police Department by email and the Effingham County Sheriff's office by phone call for comment on Friday.

Yahoo · 1h

Georgia judge is found dead in courtroom on his final day on the bench

A judge was found dead in a Georgia courtroom on what was to have been his last day on the job, authorities said Tuesday.

Irish Star on MSN · 3h

Georgia judge commits suicide in courtroom after election loss

Judge Stephen Yekel took his own life in the Effingham County courtroom before being discovered by a deputy Tuesday morning

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WATCH LIVE: Peach Drop rings in 2025 in downtown Atlanta

ATLANTA - The Peach Drop drew tens of thousands of revelers to Underground Atlanta to ring in 2025. Atlanta’s own Big Boi is ...

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Georgia bill to expand rural healthcare access to take effect New Year’s Day

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones had pushed for reform on the state’s certificate of need rules, and the legislation was a result of that ...

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17 inches of snow in Atlanta Jan. 9? Experts say probably not

A snow map predicting more than 17 inches of snow for metro Atlanta on Jan. 9 and 10 has taken social media by storm, ...

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Fireworks on New Year's Eve in Georgia: What are the rules?

Fireworks have long been a dazzling centerpiece of New Year’s Eve celebrations, lighting up the night sky as people welcome a ...

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Vincent Fort to lie in state at Atlanta City Hall ahead of funeral later this week

ATLANTA — Former state Sen. Vincent Fort will lie in state at Atlanta City Hall ahead of his funeral this weekend, the city ...

Former President Jimmy Carter’s legacy in his native Georgia, remembered

Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Ernie Suggs talks about the life and work of former President Jimmy Carter, who died ...

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Former Georgia Sen. Vincent Fort to lie in state at Atlanta City Hall

About two weeks after his death, a former Georgia senator described as “the people’s champion” will lie in state at Atlanta ...

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Here's the stories metro Atlanta readers cared about in 2024

ATLANTA - As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on the stories that shaped North Georgia this year. From the tragic school ...

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A foot of snow in Georgia next week? Weather service fact checks viral posts

Viral social media posts predict one foot of snow in metro Atlanta. See what the National Weather Service says about next week's "arctic outbreak." ...

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Rick Ross Blends Luxury And Lyricism At The Atlanta Symphony Hall

Holiday Affair” showcased the Miami rapper’s greatest tracks elevated by the dynamic arrangements of the Atlanta Pops ...

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Georgia police warn against New Year’s Eve celebratory gunfire

Law enforcement officials in Georgia are warning of the dangers posed by celebratory gunfire, a persistent issue that spikes ...

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