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Veteran Cobb Defense Attorney Syrop Sworn in as Paulding Circuit Public Defender
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
[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
[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
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
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
[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
[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
(l-r) David Winheim, Southwestern Circuit Public Defender, Omotayo Alli, Executive Director of the Georgia Public Defender Council, K…
Building Trust in the Workplace – The Roadmap to Organizational Success
[caption id="attachment_5108" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] 2024-2025 Leadership Academy participants engage in a group activity, fostering collaboration and teamwork.
YOUNG HARRIS, G…
GPDC to Hold Regular Council Meeting on December 6 at 10 AM
Date & Time
Dec 6, 2024 10:00 AM
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The Georgia Public Defender Council’s regular meeting is scheduled for Friday, December 6, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom webinar. This meeting is…
Public Defender Latasha Prempeh Appointed to the Western Judicial Circuit Juvenile Court Bench
ATHENS, GA – The Western Judicial Circuit Georgia Public Defender Office is proud to announce the appointment of Assistant Public Defender Latasha Prempeh to the Juvenile Court bench.
John W. Donn…
Leadership Academy Class Encouraged by Graduate Gina Bernard
Gina Bernard, Circuit Public Defender, Rockdale Judicial Circuit
Stone Mountain, GA – Rockdale Circuit Public Defender Gina…
Aspiring GPDC Leaders Begin a Year of Study, Reflection, and Camaraderie
AUGUSTA, GA – The 2024-2025 Georgia Public Defender Council’s Leadership Academy launched in September.
The importance of the nine-month program was highlighted during a welcome dinner hosted by GP…
Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office Welcomes New Leader
DECATUR GA – The Georgia Public Defender Council announces the appointment of Letitia B. Delan as its new Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit Public Defender.
Delan has more than three decades of expe…
GPDC Director Omotayo Alli Receives Rep. John Lewis Lifetime Achievement Award
ATLANTA – Georgia Public Defender Council Executive Director Omotayo Alli received the John Robert Lewis Lifetime Achievement Award during the 39th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Tribute a…
Tatem Installed as New Chief Public Defender for Jackson, Lamar, and Monroe Counties
Clay Tapley (Left) Circuit Chief Public Defender Administers the Oath of Office to Towaliga Circuit CPD David Tatem (Right)\
FORSYTH, GA – David Tatem was sworn in January 30 as Chief Public Defen…
Bernard to Lead Rockdale Public Defender Office
CONYERS, GA — Gina Bernard has been appointed Circuit Public Defender for the Rockdale Judicial Circuit.
Bernard will be responsible for managing all indigent defense cases in Rockdale County’s Ju…
Columbus Public Defenders Among 22 Chosen Statewide for Leadership Academy
A class of State public defense attorneys gather in Columbus today and Friday for the third session of the inaugural Georgia Public Defender Council (GPDC) Leadership Academy.
Columbus was chosen f…
Macon Site for Public Defenders Leadership Academy
Area public defense attorneys gathered this week for the Georgia Public Defender Council (GPDC) Leadership Academy.
The Macon location was chosen for one of nine regional Leadership Academy session…
Valdosta Chosen as Site for First Public Defenders Leadership Academy
Area public defense attorneys gathered Sept. 14-15 with colleagues from throughout the state for the inaugural session of the Georgia Public Defender Council (GPDC) Leadership Academy.
Valdosta was…
