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By Terry Lewis
Thursday, January 13, 2011
A headstone dedication is the final chapter in the life of the only woman ever electrocuted by the state.
CUTHBERT, GA — In February of 1945, Lena Baker was executed in Georgia’s electric chair, becoming the only woman in the state ever to die in “Old Sparky.”
By Greg Bluestein
Thursday, January 13, 2011
ATLANTA - The only woman ever to die in Georgia's electric chair received a proper headstone Wednesday at a dedication ceremony more than 65 years later, marking what her supporters call a case of racial injustice in the Jim Crow-era South.
By Allen Carter
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Lena Baker, a black maid, was convicted in a one-day trial for killing a white man in 1944 and executed a year later
By Larry Peterson
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
They say shooting of congresswoman won't wall them off from constituents
U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston was greeting guests at a barbecue Saturday when he learned someone had just shot one of his colleagues.
By Alan Mauldin
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
MOULTRIE — The motive of the shooter who killed six in Arizona is unknown, but the tragedy should serve as an occasion to lower the bitter political discourse in the country, U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop said.
Washington, DC – In response to the following inquiry by the Savannah Morning News: “Will there be any additional security precautions concerning the Congressman’s public appearances in light of the Arizona incident?” Congressman Bishop’s office released the following statement: |
By Danny Carter
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Georgia Trend selects Phoeebe Putney CEO Joel Wernick as one of the most influential people in Georgia.
Looking over my Georgia Trend magazine this week, it was no surprise to see Joel Wernick, president and CEO of Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, on the magazine’s list of 100 most influential people.
MR. BISHOP (GA). Mr. Speaker, my wife Vivian and I were shocked and saddened to learn of the awful events in Tucson, Arizona last Saturday. First and foremost, our prayers are with Gabby Giffords, her family, her staff, and the other victims of this senseless tragedy.
Washington, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-2) today released the following statement on the tragic shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (AZ-8): |
By Kate Oczypok
Thursday, January 6, 2011
The 43 members of the Congressional Black Caucus were ceremonially sworn in at a ceremony Wednesday morning in the Congressional Auditorium at the Capitol Visitor’s Center.