The recent execution of Georgia inmate Kelly Gissendaner has triggered the old debate of the death penalty in the United States. Gissendaner was convicted of orchestrating the murder of her husband in 1997. Even though she did not physically murder her husband, she was sentenced to death, making her the…
Remembering Trayvon: A discussion of Georgia’s Stand your ground law
Today marks two years since the tragic death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. Martin was killed by George Zimmerman who fired at the unarmed teen in 2012. Zimmerman was acquitted of Martin’s murder. Ebernezer Baptist Church will host a candlelight vigil to observe Trayvon Martin’s death at 6:30 p.m. followed by…