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
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Drug Court Success Stories-2025
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
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
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
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
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
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.”
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.”
Committee on Justice for Children, June 17, 2025 Meeting
New Business, New Leadership: Court Councils Convened in May
Council of Juvenile Court Judges Chief Judge Michelle Harrison being sworn in as President by Judge Render Heard https://youtu.be/jsEz61HFfmI Judge Bryant Culpepper, Jr. recognized at the CJCJ Conference Council of State Court Judges Incoming President Judge Greg Sapp presents President Judge Jeff Hanson a special Pickleball Paddle to go with is Service Award. Incoming President … Continue reading New Business, New Leadership: Court Councils Convened in May