Georgia's parole board denies clemency for Willie James Pye; Former Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill is no longer in a federal prison, less than a year into an 18-month sentence; and some lawmakers want to bring back a government body tasked with advocating for consumers and their utilities. 

<p>Georgia's parole board denies clemency for Willie James Pye; Former Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill is no longer in a federal prison, less than a year into an 18-month sentence; and some lawmakers want to bring back a government body tasked with advocating for consumers and their utilities.&nbsp;</p>

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