GPDC News

Georgia Public Defense Foundation Hosts Second Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Written on April 23, 2026. Posted in GPDC News.

The Georgia Public Defense Foundation (GPDF) welcomed sponsors, partners, public servants, students, and community advocates to Eagles Landing Country Club on Monday, April 20, 2026, for its 2nd A…

New Augusta Circuit Public Defender Sworn in as Kate Mason Retires

Written on February 10, 2026. Posted in GPDC News.

Retired Circuit Public Defender of the Augusta Judicial Circuit, Kate Mason, with Executive Director Omotayo Alli. AUGUSTA,…

Prescott to Lead Augusta Public Defender Office

Written on January 5, 2026. Posted in GPDC News.

Augusta Circuit Public Defender Lee Prescott brings 20 years of experience in public defense Photo: Courtesy GPDC ATLANTA —…

Mark Alexander Appointed Circuit Public Defender for Northeastern Judicial Circuit

Written on September 16, 2025. Posted in GPDC News.

Mark Alexander, Northeastern Circuit Public Defender GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Mark Alexander, a seasoned civil trial lawyer and form…

From DeKalb to Kenya: Public Defenders Deliver Training Behind Bars

Written 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 — The…

Georgia Public Defender Council Honors Leadership Academy Graduates, Announces Continuation for 2025–2026

Written on August 11, 2025. Posted in GPDC News.

Photo: Georgia Public Defender Council ATLANTA — The Georgia Public Defender Council (GPDC), in collaboration with the Univ…

Vision, Innovation, and Leadership Showcased at Georgia Public Defender Council 2025 Summer Conference

Written on August 1, 2025. Posted in GPDC News.

Athens, GA — The Georgia Public Defender Council (GPDC) 2025 Summer Conference notched record-breaking attendance, strategic milestones, and a renewed commitment to excellence in indigent defense. …

Georgia Public Defender Council Honors Chief Justice Norman S. Fletcher with New Award, Names First Recipient

Written 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 Public Defende…

A Tribute to Purpose-Driven Leadership: GPDC Celebrates 2025 Leadership Academy Graduates

Written 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 the Georgia State Capitol. [caption id=”attachment_5509″ align=”aligncenter” w…

CPM Commencement Speaker Highlights Purpose-Driven Leadership and Public Sector Excellence

Written 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 community supporters, Omotayo B. Alli, Executive Director of the Georgia Publ…

Georgia Public Defender Council Youth Defense Conference Hears from National and State Juvenile Justice Experts

Written 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, May 8, and Friday, May 9, 2025. The conference brought together attorneys…

GPDC Circuit Public Defender Training in Brunswick Highlights Reforms, Leadership Growth, and Innovation in Public Defense

Written on May 15, 2025. Posted in GPDC News.

Brunswick, GA – During its spring training, Georgia Public Defender Council (GPDC) welcomed Circuit Public Defenders (CPDs) from across the state for leadership development, technology updates, and…

Veteran Cobb Defense Attorney Syrop Sworn in as Paulding Circuit Public Defender

Written on April 11, 2025. Posted in GPDC News.

[caption id="attachment_5399" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Paulding GPDC Public Circuit Defender Michael Syrop takes oath of office from Paulding Chief Superior Court Judge Dean C. Bucci Court…

Event Fuels Georgia’s Engine of Public Defense

Written on April 8, 2025. Posted in GPDC News.

[caption id="attachment_5392" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Social Service Managers Catia De Los Santos and Kenya Holmes pictured with Representative Yasmin Neal, who leads GPDC’s Investigator …

Georgia Public Defender Council Installs New Leaders

Written on March 17, 2025. Posted in GPDC News.

[caption id="attachment_5348" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] New Circuit public defenders Ricardo Samper, Ashley McLaughlin, Jeanne Tiger with GPDC Director Omotayo Alli YOUNG HARRIS,G…

Georgia Public Defender Council Launches Groundbreaking Customer Service Initiative

Written 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 relations, communication, and overall service quality. GPDC Executive Director …

Social Work Conference Focuses on Alliances

Written 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 and forme…

Director Alli Keynotes 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Written on January 22, 2025. Posted in GPDC News.

[caption id="attachment_5209" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Executive Director Omotayo Alli delivering the keynote address at the 41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration of Service[…

Governor Kemp Commends Oconee Circuit Public Defender Steven Harrison

Written on December 23, 2024. Posted in GPDC News.

[caption id="attachment_5147" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Steven Harrison, Oconee Judicial Circuit Public Defender EASTMAN, GA (Dec. 20, 2024) – Governor Brian P. Kemp recognized a…

Kyle Hollomon Installed as Public Defender for the Cordele Judicial Circuit

Written 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 Council, K…