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. Lee Prescott brings more than two decades of public defense and leadership experience.
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Prescott to Lead Augusta Public Defender Office
The Georgia Public Defender Council has appointed Lee Prescott as the new Circuit Public Defender for the Augusta Judicial Circuit, which encompasses Richmond and Burke counties.
Mark Alexander Appointed Circuit Public Defender for Northeastern Judicial Circuit
Mark Alexander has been named the new Circuit Public Defender for the Northeastern Judicial Circuit, bringing more than three decades of courtroom experience to a role that carries significant responsibility for indigent defense in the region.
From DeKalb to Kenya: Public Defenders Deliver Training Behind Bars
Two members of Georgia's public defense community traveled to Kenya to deliver courtroom skills training inside correctional facilities, marking a notable international collaboration in access-to-justice efforts.
Georgia Public Defender Council Honors Leadership Academy Graduates, Announces Continuation for 2025-2026
The Georgia Public Defender Council celebrated the completion of the 2024-2025 Leadership Academy, recognizing a cohort of public defense professionals who completed the intensive year-long program.
Vision, Innovation, and Leadership Showcased at Georgia Public Defender Council 2025 Summer Conference
The Georgia Public Defender Council held its 2025 Summer Conference from July 21 through 25 at the University of Georgia, drawing more than 600 attendees from across the state's public defense system.
Georgia Public Defender Council Honors Chief Justice Norman S. Fletcher with New Award, Names First Recipient
On July 21, 2025, the Georgia Public Defender Council held a special reception in Athens, Georgia, to pay tribute to retired Chief Justice Norman S. Fletcher and unveil a new annual award bearing his name.
