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Nearly 100 lawyers sign support letter for Johnson over contempt detention
Challenge to Muldrew’s ruling pending at state Court of Appeals
Chelsea Burnett, sister of William Marcus ÒMarcÓ Wilson, center, hugs great aunt Judy Chaney as they listen to JUSTGeorgia Center for Human Rights policy counsel Tiffany Roberts conclude a press conference expressing support for Wilson and his lead attor
Chelsea Burnett, sister of William Marcus "Marc" Wilson, center, hugs great aunt Judy Chaney as they listen to JUSTGeorgia Center for Human Rights policy counsel Tiffany Roberts conclude a press conference expressing support for Wilson and his lead attorney Francys Johnson following a recusal hearing for the judge in Wilson's case at the Bulloch County Judicial Annex on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. Wilson has been held in custody since June of 2020 after being charged in the shooting death of Haley Hutcheson. His attorneys have accused Bulloch County Superior Court Judge Michael Muldrew of bias and have requested his recusal from the case.
AL HACKLE/Staff
Statesboro Herald
Published: Nov 23, 2021, 2:59 AM
Nearly 100 attorneys, mostly from Georgia, were listed as having signed onto a letter last week expressing support for defense attorney Francys Johnson of Statesboro over his being ordered from the courtroom by Judge Michael Muldrew and held in detention during a September immunity hearing for murder defendant William Marcus “Marc” Wilson.
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Register to hold 3rd annual Pecan Festival on Saturday
Register Pecan Festival
Clayton Hackle entertains from the music stage during the 2024 Pecan Festival in Register on Saturday, June 8, 2024. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/file
From staff reports
Published: May 15, 2025, 9:11 PM

The city of Register will hold its third annual Register Pecan Festival on Saturday, May 17. The festival will run 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Register.

Along with dozens of vendors and food trucks, folks can enjoy live music and family activities and take in the atmosphere of the historic rail town. For the 2025 festival, organizers have added a car show and a Fun Zone for children. 

Schedule – 10 a.m.: Opening Ceremony – Mayor - Donnie Roberts, with a performance by Lisa Roberts; 10:30 a.m.: Ada Godwin; 11 a.m.: Chloe Best; 11:30 a.m.: Citizen of the Year Recognition; Noon-2 p.m.: Eternal Vision; 2:30 p.m.: Tionna Young; 4 p.m.: Closing Remarks & Raffle Drawing.

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