In Recess

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

What makes a great leader? During this episode we discuss the pillars of effective leadership with two of GCCA's very own seasoned court administrators. Panelists include: 

T.J. Bement  - District Court Administrator, Tenth Judicial Administrative District 
Lynn Epps - Retired Trial Court Administrator 

The importance of having an emergency plan was a reality all courts faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.  In this episode, we will talk with courts who faced other types of emergencies, such as natural disasters, infestations, and water damage.  We will learn firsthand from their experiences on how we can be better prepared in the event of an emergency in our own courts.