Hustler asks for crime scene photos of slain hiker
ATLANTA — A true-crime author has requested crime-scene photos of the nude, decapitated body of University of Georgia graduate Meredith Emerson on behalf of Hustler magazine, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is refusing to comply while the House rushes through a law to block the release of similar photos.

Editorial: Amended crime scene bill creates problem
It was in the finest tradition of representative government that state Sen. Donzella James, D-Atlanta, proposed an amendment to a House bill restricting public access to some crime scene photos. Her amendment would extend that restriction to recordings of some 911 calls and some police dashboard video camera footage. And given the sensitive nature of such material, it's hardly surprising the Senate would vote 50-0 in favor of amending the House bill.

House passes bill to block graphic crime-scene photos
ATLANTA — The House voted unanimously this afternoon to block distribution of crime-scene photos that show a dismembered body or the victim’s genitals.

Editorial: Emotion shouldn't guide public records law
"Sickening ... disgusting ... vile ... hurtful."