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Who is Georgia judge Stephen Yekel? What we know of state court judge who died last day in office

Georgia’s State Court Judge Stephen Yekel passed away on December 31, 2024. Authorities predicted that he died by suicide.

FOX News on MSN · 2h

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

Effingham County Sheriff’s deputies said that low enforcement found State Court Judge Stephen Yekel, 75, dead in a courtroom on Tuesday morning.

UPI · 9h

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.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution · 13h

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.

Raw Story on MSN · 12h

Georgia judge found dead in courtroom after apparent suicide: report

A state judge in Georgia was found dead in a courtroom after shooting himself, authorities said Tuesday. Judge Stephen Yekel shot himself sometime Monday night and was found by a deputy who notified his department between 10 and 10:30 a.

Daily Express US on MSN · 13h

Georgia judge kills himself in own courtroom on last day of job after losing election

Judge Stephen Yekel took his own life in the Effingham County courtroom before being discovered by a deputy Tuesday morning when the court was not in session.

Georgia AG Tries to Block Appeal

FOX News on MSN · 1d

Georgia AG urges state Supreme Court to reject DA Willis’ appeal in Trump case

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is urging the state Supreme Court to reject an appeal by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, after she was removed from the election interference case against President-elect Trump. Earlier this month ...

The Hill on MSN · 1d

Georgia AG encourages state’s top court to not hear Fani Willis appeal

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr (R) encouraged the state’s top court to not take up Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’s (D) appeal of a ruling disqualifying her from criminally prosecuting President-elect Trump.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Fani Willis' Trump Case Update: Georgia AG Tries to Block Appeal

Republican Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr on Monday urged the state's highest court to rule against Willis' appeal.

Penn State puts away Boise State in CFP quarterfinals

Penn Live · 4h

Penn State tops Boise State, advances to CFP semifinal vs. Georgia or Notre Dame

Penn State will next play in the Capital One Orange Bowl on Jan. 9 in Miami at Hard Rock Stadium. The game will kick off at 7:30 p.m. and air on ESPN. Moving to a 13-2 record, Penn State secured its first 13-win season in program history.

USA Today · 5h

CFP semifinal, bracket update: Penn State football vs. Notre Dame, Georgia in Orange Bowl

The College Football Playoff has hit the semifinals. Here’s a bracket update and schedule: Penn State vs. Notre Dame or Georgia in the Orange Bowl.

The New York Times · 3h

Penn State puts away Boise State in CFP quarterfinals: Live reaction and updates

No. 6 seed Penn State became the first team to earn a spot in the College Football Playoff semifinals with a 31-14 win against No. 3 seed Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl on Tuesday night. The Nittany Lions will meet the winner of Wednesday night’s Notre Dame vs.

Carter, Georgia and President

USA Today · 1d

Jimmy Carter state funeral: President to be honored in Washington before burial in Georgia

After the public pays its respects in the Capitol Rotunda and services at the National Cathedral, Carter will be laid to rest in his hometown.

Associated Press · 1d

Admirers visit late US president Jimmy Carter’s hometown of Plains, Georgia

Tributes to former President Jimmy Carter were pouring in from his small hometown of Plains, Georgia, and around the world.

ABC News on MSN · 12h

Former President Jimmy Carter’s legacy in Georgia, remembered

Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Ernie Suggs talks about the life and work of former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100.

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Georgia State takes on Texas State for conference showdown

The Texas State Bobcats will play host to conference opponent Georgia State. The teams meet Thursday for the first time this season.

Seattle Times20h

Georgia state judge dies by apparent suicide in courtroom

ATLANTA — A state court judge in Southeast Georgia died by apparent suicide early Tuesday while sitting on the bench in his courtroom, authorities confirmed. Effingham County State Court Judge ...

Standout Georgia Southern Linebacker Transfer To Visit Florida State

Florida State has five scholarship linebackers eligible to return in 2025; redshirt junior Omar Graham Jr., junior Blake ...

Atlanta Journal-Constitution1d

Georgia State basketball enters Sun Belt play trying to halt losing streak

Georgia State lost its conference opener at Troy on Dec. 21. The Panthers have no more nonconference games remaining, and the schedule is favorable, with the next four games at home — South Alabama (8 ...