Outside the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles hearing while Troy's clemency petition is considered two days before his scheduled execution.

A 24-hour vigil outside the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles hearing, with media trucks in the distance covering the hope that the Board may grant Troy clemency - two days before his scheduled execution.

Rev. Raphael Warnock, Pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, addresses the press at the church in response to the Board's denial of a pardon earlier in the day.

A banner made by Amnesty International staff and volunteers.

A march in downtown Atlanta approaches the Capitol building to join in a protest calling on the Governor to take action - held 24-hours before Troy's scheduled execution.

Protestors arrive at the Capitol building in Atlanta to call on the Governor to take action - 24-hours before Troy's scheduled execution.

Georgia NAACP President Edward Dubose speaks at the protest outside the Capitol building in Atlanta.

On the day of the execution, Larry Cox, Executive Director of Amnesty International USA, gathers his thoughts in a church before a final press conference.

Rev. Al Sharpton addresses the press at a final press conference before the execution.

Musician Big Boi addresses the press at a final press conference before the execution.

Troy's family address the media at the final press conference before the execution. Martina, sister of Troy, rises from her wheelchair to stand up for her brother, supported by her son De'Jaun.

The entrance to the Georgia Diagnostic Prison where death row and the execution facilities are located.

Activists from around the state arrive by bus to the protest area across from the prison, about two and one-half hours before the 7:00 pm scheduled execution.

With hundreds of protestors quickly descending on the area, armed SWAT team members move in to disperse a gathering crowd.

With hundreds of protestors quickly descending on the area, armed SWAT team members move in to disperse a gathering crowd.

Hands on hips, a woman stands her ground while SWAT team members attempt to disperse a gathering crowd.

A woman confronts SWAT team members who are attempting to disperse her along with a gathering crowd.

SWAT team members arrest a man who challenged the order to move from the public area.

Less than 2 hours before the 7:00 pm execution, protesters begin to fill the designated legal protest area on the prison grounds, which was limited to about 50-75 people.

The press set up to provide continuous coverage of the protest area throughout the night.

State Troopers monitoring the entrance to the prison grounds.

Corrections Officers monitoring the entrance to the prison grounds.

30 minutes before the execution time, riot police block the driveway entrance to the prison.

An armed member of the riot police team in the driveway entrance to the prison.

The Savannah Chief of Police speaks at a memorial for Officer Mark MacPhail, held the previous year during Troy's evidentiary hearing in court.

A supporter of Troy's execution at a memorial for Officer Mark MacPhail, held the previous year during Troy's evidentiary hearing in court.

Supporters of Troy's execution in a designated support area outside the prison during Troy's execution in Jackson, Georgia.

Mark Jr. and Madison, the two children of Officer Mark MacPhail, comfort each other at a memorial service which was held the previous year during Troy's evidentiary hearing in court.

With the number of protestors allowed on the prison grounds limited to 50-75 people, the overflow crowds of nearly 1,000 line the highway across the street from the prison.

Thirty minutes before the execution time, a protester is arrested as police and SWAT teams push back a surging crowd across from the prison grounds.

Members of Troy's legal team enter the prison grounds to join the vigil in the protest pen.

Five minutes before the scheduled execution, supporters of Troy anxiously await last minute decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court in hopes for another stay.

De'Jaun Davis-Correia, nephew of Troy, looks toward the sky amidst the crowd as the minutes tick by.

As protesters believe Troy is being executed, Rev. Lynn Hopkins and spouse Carolyn Bond comfort each other outside the prison.

Protesters at the moment that they believe Troy is being executed.

At 7:01 pm, during a live interview on Democracy Now!, a man reacts to the news that there has been a delay in the execution.

People react to the news that there has been a delay in the execution.

The crowd of protestors regroup to find out what is going on, and what to expect. Troy's sister Martina (sitting, center) wipes away tears while Rev. Raphael Warnock stands nearby.

Benjamin Todd Jealous, NAACP President, addresses the crowd to announce that the execution has been delayed, but it has not been stayed and it may resume as planned if the U.S. Supreme Court allows it.

Supporters of Troy anxiously await updates during the uncertainty of whether or not the delay will result in the execution being called off.

Rev. Raphael Warnock leads the crowd in prayer over Troy's family as they wait for a final decision from the Court.

Heavily armed police prepare for more protection of the prison in light of the uncertainty and intense emotions surrounding the area.

Protesters face the prison in prayer and silent meditation while waiting to hear of news from the U.S. Supreme Court about the final appeal to stop the execution.

Democracy Now! continues with live coverage throughout the night.

A sunset over the prison grounds and protest area.

De'Jaun, Troy's nephew plays with his cousin Kiersten on the prison grounds, waiting in hope during the Supreme Court delay of execution.

Troy's niece, Kiersten, waits with family and supporters in the prison vigil area.

An hour after the delay, protesters wait in prayer and silent meditation.

Two hours after the delay, still with no news, National Action Network member Vizion Jones leads the crowd in prayer and song.

At 10:18 pm, Rev. Raphael Warnock and NAACP President Benjamin Todd Jealous (standing over Martina Correia and other family members) share the news that the U.S. Supreme Court delay has been lifted and the execution will proceed.

At 11:08 pm, at the exact minute that Troy Davis was executed, Martina looks toward the prison from her wheelchair, while Laura Moye of Amnesty International, collects the name and contact information of Monica Barrow, a young student from California, who wants to get more involved. In this moment, Martina - a tireless organizer and advocate - introduced Monica and Laura in an effort to keep her work against the death penalty alive - despite knowing her brother was being killed at that moment.

After hearing that the execution has been carried out, a final solemn prayer circle is held in the protest area.

After police clear the protest area, family and supporters move the closing prayer circle to a church parking lot across the street from the prison.

In the closing prayer circle, Kiersten, Troy's niece, hugs Wende Gozan of Amnesty International.

Final scenes at the prison as protesters exit to go home.