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The Georgia Council of Court Administrators (GCCA): A Commitment to Education and Community Service

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The Georgia Council of Court Administrators (GCCA) is a collective body of court officials and professionals established in 1997. Its primary mission is to promote the education of court officials, enabling them to efficiently execute court operations. To achieve this, GCCA offers two educational conferences per year, focusing on the National Association for Court Management's … Continue reading The Georgia Council of Court Administrators (GCCA): A Commitment to Education and Community Service

Jessica Jones—Information Technology Operations Manager for the JC/AOC—Supports the Judiciary by Managing Security and Accessibility of Critical Applications

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Jessica Jones and her two Belgian Malinois JC/AOC staffer, JoAnna P. Deering, recently spoke with Jessica Jones, the Information Technology Operations Manager for the Judicial Council/Administrative Office of the Courts. Edited and condensed for clarity. JoAnna Deering: Congratulations, Jessica, on your recent promotion to IT Operations Manager. What was your role prior to this promotion? … Continue reading Jessica Jones—Information Technology Operations Manager for the JC/AOC—Supports the Judiciary by Managing Security and Accessibility of Critical Applications

Cobb County Veterans Accountability and Treatment Court Success Stories

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In honor of National Veterans and Military Families Month, we asked Georgia's Model Veteran Treatment Courts for success stories to share and inspire. The Cobb County Veterans Accountability and Treatment Court provides a path to recovery, accountability, and renewed purpose for those who have served our nation. The stories below highlight the courage, perseverance, and … Continue reading Cobb County Veterans Accountability and Treatment Court Success Stories

Drug Court Success Stories-2025

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In recognition of Substance Abuse and Misuse Prevention Month, we highlight the life-changing impact of Georgia’s Model Drug Courts. These programs transform lives through accountability, treatment, and hope. We invite you to read the success stories and watch the videos below as we celebrate the individuals, families, and communities strengthened through recovery. Alcovy Judicial Circuit … Continue reading Drug Court Success Stories-2025

Resilience in Wayne County following September 2025 Courthouse Fire: A Conversation with Wayne County State Court Judge Vi Bennett

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Noelle Lagueux-Alvarez:  Our hearts sank when we heard the news of the courthouse fire in Wayne County. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Judge Bennet.  Would you please summarize what happened?  Judge Vi Bennett: On the morning of Friday, September 26, 2025, a fire began in the clock tower of the … Continue reading Resilience in Wayne County following September 2025 Courthouse Fire: A Conversation with Wayne County State Court Judge Vi Bennett

Colquitt County Accountability Court (CCAC)-A Model of Recovery and Growth

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In honor of Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month, we have been highlighting success stories from Model Drug Courts around the state. The following is a story we received out of the Southern Judicial Circuit, written by Heather King and Mark Harrell updated by Jennifer S. Fabbri, Program Director, Southern Judicial Circuit Accountability Courts Founded … Continue reading Colquitt County Accountability Court (CCAC)-A Model of Recovery and Growth

Jeff Comlin—New Director of Information Technology for the Court of Appeals of Georgia—Supports the Court’s Work by Ensuring a Safe and Secure Environment for Court Data

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JC/AOC staffer, JoAnna P. Deering, recently spoke with Jeff Comlin, MBA, PMP, CSM, the new Director of Information Technology for the Court of Appeals of Georgia. Edited and condensed for clarity. JoAnna Deering: Good afternoon, Jeff, and congratulations on your new position as the Director of Information Technology for the Court of Appeals of Georgia. … Continue reading Jeff Comlin—New Director of Information Technology for the Court of Appeals of Georgia—Supports the Court’s Work by Ensuring a Safe and Secure Environment for Court Data

Judge Bill Hamrick and Staff Reflect on State-wide Business Court’s Fifth Anniversary

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Left to Right: Christy Bass, Darlene Rector, Lynette Jiminez, Judge Bill Hamrick, Angie Davis, Tynesha Manuel, Morgan Pace, and Christian Sullivan. Georgia’s State-wide Business Court began accepting filings five years ago—on August 1, 2020.  To mark the Court’s fifth anniversary, the Honorable William "Bill" Grady Hamrick, III, his Senior Staff Attorney, E. Lynette Jimenez, and … Continue reading Judge Bill Hamrick and Staff Reflect on State-wide Business Court’s Fifth Anniversary

Chris Twyman: An interview with the New State Bar President

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We sat down to speak with new State Bar President Chris Twyman.  By virtue of his office, President Twyman will serve for the coming year on the Judicial Council of Georgia. Condensed and edited for clarity. Noelle Lagueux-Alvarez: Would you please share your educational and professional background with our readers? Chris Twyman:  Yes, I grew … Continue reading Chris Twyman: An interview with the New State Bar President

I Don’t Know Why You Say, “Goodbye.” I Say, “Hello.”

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Michelle Barclay Noelle Lagueux-Alvarez Retiring Director for the Judicial Council/AOC’s Communications, Children, Families, and the Courts Division—Michelle Barclay—speaks with Noelle Lagueux-Alvarez, who will succeed her on August 1, 2025.   Michelle Barclay:  I’m retiring after thirty years of service to the Judicial Council/AOC. You, Noelle, after serving as Assistant Division Director for nearly six years, are … Continue reading I Don’t Know Why You Say, “Goodbye.” I Say, “Hello.”