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Georgia Council of Court Administrators

A forum designed for court experts and leaders in the judicial community to share their expertise and knowledge regarding issues/trends facing the Georgia courts and judicial system, allowing court professionals to better serve the public and promote the administration of justice.

  1. 12/01/2025

    The Year Ahead

    Justin and Jennifer sit down with our new GCCA President, Lindsay Mobley! As the Director of Court Services for Troup County, Lindsay brings incredible experience and leadership to the field. She chats with us about an exciting new conference venue and what she hopes to accomplish in her first year as President.

    22 min

  2. 09/19/2025

    Strategic Planning 101

    In this episode Chad and Jennifer sit down give us a conference preview for our fall conference in Savannah, GA. They will highlight some of our exciting speakers and social events. This will be a conference you don't want to miss.  To keep with the conference theme they will also discuss key take aways from Mike Hourihan training on Strategic Planning. Mike has worked with GCCA in the past and facilitator from the Carl Vinson Institute of Government, University of Georgia.

    11 min
  3. Protect & Serve: Sheriff's Office Tips to Keep Courthouse Personnel Safe

    06/30/2025

    Protect & Serve: Sheriff's Office Tips to Keep Courthouse Personnel Safe

    In this episode, Chad and Jennifer sit down with Major Rick Petrie, the head of Courthouse Security for the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office at the Cobb County Judicial Complex. Major Petrie will present the same crucial information he provides to judges and courthouse staff, focusing on practical tips and strategies to enhance the safety of courthouse personnel, whether they're inside the complex or out in the community.

    1h 2m
  4. Beyond The Bio: Meet Your New President

    03/03/2025

    Beyond The Bio: Meet Your New President

    On this episode, we talk with our new president Tim Ezell and education co-chairs Mallory Minor and Kimberly Wright. This group of court professionals brings in all the leadership experience. Ranging from Municipal Court, Magistrate Court, and Superior Court you will learn about their leadership perspectives and their vision for GCCA.  This episode also features a word from our sponsor Kennesaw State University. So, please check out what they have to offer. They have a wide range of professional degrees that can help your professional growth.

    35 min

  5. 11/15/2024

    Increasing Accessibility

    Josh and Justin sit down with Stacey Peace, ADA Coordinator for the State of Georgia, to discuss all things ADA. During the episode Mrs. Peace talks about the new ADA Legislation, addresses the specific code sections court administrators should be aware of, and also discusses the types of support her organization is able to offer to the court system.

    28 min
  6. The Gavel and the Whisperer: Unpacking the New Interpreter Rules

    09/13/2024

    The Gavel and the Whisperer: Unpacking the New Interpreter Rules

    Justin and Jennifer sit down for an entertaining discussion with Georgia attorney and Nationally Certified Legal American Sign Language Interpreter, Paul Panusky about our state’s recently updated statutory requirements for court interpreters.  Listeners will gain important knowledge about the necessity for certified interpreters in a court setting as well as our new licensing requirements and how to verify your interpreter has them.  A big thank you to our episode sponsor, the Master of Science in Criminal Justice program at Kennesaw State University.  To learn more about their amazing program, visit their website here.

    1h 9m
  7. Promoted: From Peer to Leader

    03/19/2024

    Promoted: From Peer to Leader

    In this episode, we delve into a fascinating topic that many can relate to: the dynamics that shift when a colleague transitions into a supervisory role.  During the discussion, we explore the unique challenges and nuances that arise when someone who was once a friend becomes your boss. Our guests, Tahnicia Phillips from Cobb County and Porche Kelley from Chatham County, share their valuable insights and personal experiences on this subject.

    31 min

  8. 01/08/2024

    A Message From Your President

    This episode we have a chat with our new president LeNora Hawkins-Ponzo. She shares her vision for GCCA as the president for 2024. We also have some updates for our up coming conferences.

    14 min
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About

A forum designed for court experts and leaders in the judicial community to share their expertise and knowledge regarding issues/trends facing the Georgia courts and judicial system, allowing court professionals to better serve the public and promote the administration of justice.

Information

  • Creator
    Georgia Council of Court Administrators
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 In Recess
  • Show Website
    In Recess