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

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ATLANTA – The Georgia Public Defender Council recognized graduates of the GPDC Leadership Academy during a ceremony at the Georgia State Capitol. Paulding GPDC Public Circuit Defender Michael Syrop takes oath of office from Paulding Chief Superior Court Judge Dean C. Bucci Court…
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Event Fuels Georgia’s Engine of Public Defense

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[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 …
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Georgia Public Defender Council Installs New Leaders

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[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…
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Georgia Public Defender Council Launches Groundbreaking Customer Service Initiative

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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 …
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Social Work Conference Focuses on Alliances

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Pictured L-R Social Services Program Manager Kenya Holmes, Social Services Specialist Candice Chavis, A Better Way graduate and forme…
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Director Alli Keynotes 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

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[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[…
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Governor Kemp Commends Oconee Circuit Public Defender Steven Harrison

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[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…
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Kyle Hollomon Installed as Public Defender for the Cordele Judicial Circuit

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(l-r) David Winheim, Southwestern Circuit Public Defender, Omotayo Alli, Executive Director of the Georgia Public Defender Council, K…
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Building Trust in the Workplace – The Roadmap to Organizational Success

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[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…
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GPDC to Hold Regular Council Meeting on December 6 at 10 AM

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Date & Time Dec 6, 2024 10:00 AM Description 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…
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Public Defender Latasha Prempeh Appointed to the Western Judicial Circuit Juvenile Court Bench

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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…
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Leadership Academy Class Encouraged by Graduate Gina Bernard

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Gina Bernard, Circuit Public Defender, Rockdale Judicial Circuit Stone Mountain, GA – Rockdale Circuit Public Defender Gina…
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Aspiring GPDC Leaders Begin a Year of Study, Reflection, and Camaraderie

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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…
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Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office Welcomes New Leader

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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…
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GPDC Director Omotayo Alli Receives Rep. John Lewis Lifetime Achievement Award

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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…
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Tatem Installed as New Chief Public Defender for Jackson, Lamar, and Monroe Counties

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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…
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