From DeKalb to Kenya: Public Defenders Deliver Training Behind Bars Written by Sean Stewart on August 20, 2025. Posted in GPDC News. Letitia Delan and Annie Deets of the Georgia Public Defender Council’s DeKalb office with other trainers. DECATUR, GA... Continue reading
Georgia Public Defender Council Honors Leadership Academy Graduates, Announces Continuation for 2025–2026 Written by Sean Stewart on August 11, 2025. Posted in GPDC News. Photo: Georgia Public Defender Council ATLANTA — The Georgia Public Defender Council (GPDC), in collaboration with the... Continue reading
Vision, Innovation, and Leadership Showcased at Georgia Public Defender Council 2025 Summer Conference Written by Sean Stewart on August 1, 2025. Posted in GPDC News. Athens, GA — The Georgia Public Defender Council (GPDC) 2025 Summer Conference notched record-breaking attendance, strategic... Continue reading
Georgia Public Defender Council Honors Chief Justice Norman S. Fletcher with New Award, Names First Recipient Written by Sean Stewart on July 24, 2025. Posted in GPDC News. Former Chief Justice Norman S. Fletcher receives the Legacy Award from Omotayo Alli, Executive Director of the Georgia... Continue reading
A Tribute to Purpose-Driven Leadership: GPDC Celebrates 2025 Leadership Academy Graduates Written by Sean Stewart on June 4, 2025. Posted in GPDC News. ATLANTA – The Georgia Public Defender Council recognized graduates of the GPDC Leadership Academy during a ceremony at... Continue reading
CPM Commencement Speaker Highlights Purpose-Driven Leadership and Public Sector Excellence Written by Sean Stewart on May 22, 2025. Posted in GPDC News. ATHENS, Ga. — May 15, 2025 — Before a room filled with proud graduates, their families, public service colleagues, and... Continue reading
Georgia Public Defender Council Youth Defense Conference Hears from National and State Juvenile Justice Experts Written by Sean Stewart on May 19, 2025. Posted in GPDC News. PEACHTREE CITY, GA — The Georgia Public Defender Council (GPDC) hosted its inaugural Youth Defense Conference on Thursday,... Continue reading
GPDC Circuit Public Defender Training in Brunswick Highlights Reforms, Leadership Growth, and Innovation in Public Defense Written by Sean Stewart on May 15, 2025. Posted in GPDC News. Brunswick, GA – During its spring training, Georgia Public Defender Council (GPDC) welcomed Circuit Public Defenders... Continue reading
Veteran Cobb Defense Attorney Syrop Sworn in as Paulding Circuit Public Defender Written by Sean Stewart on April 11, 2025. Posted in GPDC News. Paulding GPDC Public Circuit Defender Michael Syrop takes oath of office from Paulding Chief Superior Court Judge Dean... Continue reading
Event Fuels Georgia’s Engine of Public Defense Written by Sean Stewart on April 8, 2025. Posted in GPDC News. Social Service Managers Catia De Los Santos and Kenya Holmes pictured with Representative Yasmin Neal, who leads GPDC’s... Continue reading
Georgia Public Defender Council Installs New Leaders Written by Sean Stewart on March 17, 2025. Posted in GPDC News. New Circuit public defenders Ricardo Samper, Ashley McLaughlin, Jeanne Tiger with GPDC Director Omotayo Alli YOUNG HARRIS,GA... Continue reading
Georgia Public Defender Council Launches Groundbreaking Customer Service Initiative Written by Sean Stewart on March 5, 2025. Posted in GPDC News. ATLANTA – The Georgia Public Defender Council (GPDC) is launching a new customer service initiative to enhance client... Continue reading
Social Work Conference Focuses on Alliances Written by Sean Stewart on February 11, 2025. Posted in GPDC News. Pictured L-R Social Services Program Manager Kenya Holmes, Social Services Specialist Candice Chavis, A Better Way graduate... Continue reading
Director Alli Keynotes 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Written by Sean Stewart on January 22, 2025. Posted in GPDC News. Executive Director Omotayo Alli delivering the keynote address at the 41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration... Continue reading
Governor Kemp Commends Oconee Circuit Public Defender Steven Harrison Written by Sean Stewart on December 23, 2024. Posted in GPDC News. Steven Harrison, Oconee Judicial Circuit Public Defender EASTMAN, GA (Dec. 20, 2024) – Governor Brian P. Kemp recognized... Continue reading
Kyle Hollomon Installed as Public Defender for the Cordele Judicial Circuit Written by Sean Stewart on December 18, 2024. Posted in GPDC News. (l-r) David Winheim, Southwestern Circuit Public Defender, Omotayo Alli, Executive Director of the Georgia Public Defender... Continue reading
Building Trust in the Workplace – The Roadmap to Organizational Success Written by Sean Stewart on December 12, 2024. Posted in GPDC News. 2024-2025 Leadership Academy participants engage in a group activity, fostering collaboration and teamwork. YOUNG HARRIS,... Continue reading
Public Defender Latasha Prempeh Appointed to the Western Judicial Circuit Juvenile Court Bench Written by Sean Stewart on November 25, 2024. Posted in GPDC News. ATHENS, GA – The Western Judicial Circuit Georgia Public Defender Office is proud to announce the appointment of Assistant... Continue reading
Leadership Academy Class Encouraged by Graduate Gina Bernard Written by Sean Stewart on November 8, 2024. Posted in GPDC News. Gina Bernard, Circuit Public Defender, Rockdale Judicial Circuit Stone Mountain, GA – Rockdale Circuit Public Defender... Continue reading
Aspiring GPDC Leaders Begin a Year of Study, Reflection, and Camaraderie Written by Sean Stewart on September 18, 2024. Posted in GPDC News. AUGUSTA, GA – The 2024-2025 Georgia Public Defender Council’s Leadership Academy launched in September. The importance... Continue reading