New Augusta Circuit Public Defender Sworn in as Kate Mason Retires
Katherine “Kate” Mason, a longtime Augusta public defender and former statewide leader with the Georgia Public Defender Council (GPDC), was honored at a retirement celebration. The event also included the swearing-in of Lee Prescott...
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Prescott to Lead Augusta Public Defender Office
The Georgia Public Defender Council (GPDC) announces the appointment of Lee Prescott as Circuit Public Defender for the Augusta Circuit.
Mark Alexander Appointed Circuit Public Defender for Northeastern Judicial Circuit
Mark Alexander, a seasoned civil trial lawyer and former prosecutor with more than three decades of courtroom and community leadership experience, has been appointed Circuit Public Defender for the Northeastern Judicial Circuit.
From DeKalb to Kenya: Public Defenders Deliver Training Behind Bars
The Law Office of the Public Defender in DeKalb County recently extended its commitment to justice well beyond Georgia’s borders.
Georgia Public Defender Council Honors Leadership Academy Graduates, Announces Continuation for 2025–2026
The Georgia Public Defender Council (GPDC), in collaboration with the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government, celebrated the graduation of its 2024–2025 Leadership Academy class—highlighting a transformative year of ...
Vision, Innovation, and Leadership Showcased at Georgia Public Defender Council 2025 Summer Conference
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
The Georgia Public Defender Council (GPDC) honored retired Chief Justice Norman S. Fletcher during a special reception recognizing his transformative leadership and lifelong dedication to justice in Georgia.
