Executions have been temporarily halted in the state after the doses used for lethal injections appeared faulty on election night . Kelly Gissendaner had her death delayed for a second time when it was found that the lethal pentobarbital dose appeared cloudy . State officials dithered over the decision , changing their mind several times before deciding not to take the risk that it ' n't happen . It is ' essential that executions are carried out in a constitutional manner , ' said Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens .
Executions have been temporarily halted in the state after the drug used for lethal injections appeared faulty on Monday night . Kelly Gissendaner had her death delayed for a second time when it was found that the lethal pentobarbital dose appeared cloudy . State officials dithered over the decision , changing their mind three times before deciding not to take the risk that it would n't work . It is 'essential that executions are carried out in a constitutional manner , ' said Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens .