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Brian Nichols trial: Week 1
The murder trial of Brian Nichols began Sept. 22, 2008, in Atlanta. Nichols is accused of killing four as he escaped a rape trial in 2005.
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Brian Nichols sits with his attorneys as his murder trial gets under way Sept. 22. Nichols escaped from the Fulton County Courthouse during his rape trial in 2005. Nichols, 36, is accused of killing four during and after his escape. He is pleading not guilty by reason of insanity and faces the death penalty if convicted.
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PHOTOS: Georgia basketball rolls to win over Cincinnati
The Georgia Bulldogs men's basketball team improved to 9-1 on the season with a convincing 84-65 victory over the Cincinnati Bearcats Saturday afternoon at State Farm Arena.
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Photos: Gainesville defeats Rome in 5A semifinal
The Gainesville Red Elephants clinched a state championship berth with a win over Rome.
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PHOTOS: Falcons defeat Buccaneers at the buzzer
The Falcons defeated the Buccaneers on Thursday on a 43-yard field goal on the final play of the game.
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PHOTOS: Capitol lights up for Christmas holidays
Gov. Brian Kemp, family and others gather to light the capitol Christmas tree on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. The ceremony featured Spelman Glee Club.
