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Director Alli Keynotes 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

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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

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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Bernard to Lead Rockdale Public Defender Office

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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

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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

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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

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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…

GPDC Regular Meeting Scheduled for July 19

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GPDC will host a regular meeting of its Council at 1 PM on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, via Zoom webinar. The meeting is open to the public and will be broadcast live over Zoom. To receive a Zoom link…

GPDC Offices Closed July 4 for Independence Day

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Please be advised that GPDC Offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Offices will reopen on Wednesday, July 5.

GPDC SB 74 Designated Contact

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In compliance with SB 74, the Georgia Public Defender Council has designated the agency’s Director of Legal Services, Ms. Natalie Glaser, as the recipient for service of process for civil actions b…

GPDC Offices Closed May 29 for Memorial Day

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Please be advised that GPDC Offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, in Observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 30.

GPDC Special Called Meeting Scheduled for May 5, 2023

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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 to the public and will be broadcast live over Zoom. To receive a Zoom link t…

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