GPDC SB 74 Designated Contact Written by Tom on June 6, 2023. Posted in GPDC News. In compliance with SB 74, the Georgia Public Defender Council has designated the agency’s Director of Legal Services,... Continue reading
GPDC Offices Closed May 29 for Memorial Day Written by Tom on May 22, 2023. Posted in GPDC News. Please be advised that GPDC Offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, in Observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Offices... Continue reading
GPDC Special Called Meeting Scheduled for May 5, 2023 Written by Tom on May 2, 2023. Posted in GPDC News. GPDC will host a special meeting of its Council at 9:00 AM on Friday, May 5, 2023, via Zoom webinar. The meeting is open... Continue reading
GPDC Special Called Meeting Scheduled for April 21, 2023 Written by Tom on April 18, 2023. Posted in GPDC News. GPDC will host a special meeting of its Council at 10:30 AM on Friday, April 21, 2023, via Zoom webinar. The meeting is... Continue reading
Dr. Beverly Jones Welcomes Public Defenders to Gideon Celebration Written by Tom on March 15, 2023. Posted in GPDC News. Stone Mountain Mayor Dr. Beverly Jones welcomes Georgia’s Public Defenders to Stone Mountain Park and the Atlanta Evergreen... Continue reading
SMMA Welcomes Public Defenders to Gideon Celebration Written by Tom on March 10, 2023. Posted in GPDC News. On behalf of the Stone Mountain Memorial Association, Christopher Sanders welcomes Georgia’s Public Defenders to... Continue reading
GPDF Solidifies Partnership to Reduce Recidivism Written by Tom on March 10, 2023. Posted in GPDC News. Fulton County Solicitor’s Office to serve as an official referral partner for the LADDERS Program The Georgia Public Defense... Continue reading
GPDC Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright Decision Written by Tom on February 20, 2023. Posted in GPDC News. Onward! The 60th Anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright Georgia Public Defender Council is celebrating the 60th anniversary... Continue reading
GPDC Regular Meeting Scheduled for February 22 Written by Tom on February 10, 2023. Posted in GPDC News. GPDC will host a regular meeting of its Council at 2 PM on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, via Zoom webinar. The meeting... Continue reading
2023 Holiday Closures Announced Written by Tom on December 9, 2022. Posted in GPDC News. The State of Georgia has published its list of 2023 State Holidays. Accordingly, GPDC and state offices will be closed... Continue reading
The Current State of Georgia’s Public Defender System Written by Tom on November 28, 2022. Posted in GPDC News. Despite allegations in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding the Georgia public defense system, there is no constitutional... Continue reading
GPDC & State Offices Closed Friday, November 11 Written by Tom on November 2, 2022. Posted in GPDC News. State Government Offices, including GPDC, will be closed on Friday, November 11, 2022, in observance of Veterans Day.... Continue reading