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Episode Description Episode Description Originally published on September 25, 2020
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Episode 3: Florida Courts have been leading the nation in social media with 90 percent of their jurisdictions utilizing social media platforms. Joining us for this episode we have Craig Waters, who has been credited for this accolade. Waters is the current director of the Public Information Office at the Florida Supreme Court, where he has worked for the last 34 years.
Episode 4: Jurors are vital to the function of the court system and help courts resolve many cases each year. To help us understand how courts are reimplementing jury trials the episode features, the Bell-Forstyh Judicial Circuit Chief Judge, Jeffery S. Bagley, and Cobb Judicial Circuit Jury Administrator, Wendy Portwood. Episode Description Episode 5 features Josh Weeks, the new president for 2022. In this episode, we learn how Josh began his career in the court system. He is currently the Juvenile Court Administrator in the Conasauga Judicial Circuit. The circuit covers both Whitfield County and Murray County. Episode Description Episode Description Episode Description
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Episode Description Episode 11: 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. Episode Description Episode 12: 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.
Episode 13: Josh and Justin sit down with Stacey Valrie Peace, Georgia State ADA Coordinator, 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 the court system. To view the resources from this episode, click here.
Episode 14: 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. Episode Description Episode 15: In this episode, Chad and Jennifer sit down with Major Rick Petrie, head of Courthouse Security for the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office at the
Cobb County Judicial Complex. Major Petrie presents 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. |