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From a Georgia Jail Cell To A Morehouse Classroom

ATLANTA — A long day of media interviews had worn Genarlow Wilson down Thursday.

Starting with an early morning appearance on the nationally syndicated radio program, “The Tom Joyner Morning Show,” running through a day of chats with wire services, cable networks and newspapers, Wilson was tired and just wanted to relax and be a regular 21-year-old.

“It’s mentally exhausting,” he said.

But Wilson’s odyssey from a Georgia jail cell to starting the spring semester Jan. 16 as a part-time Morehouse College student is only continuing.

His tale is one of redemption.

And he’s ready.