May 29, 2020 Update: On May 28, 2020, Governor Kemp issued an order extending the public health state of emergency until July 12, 2020. Out of an abundance of caution for the well-being of our […]

The Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia has closely followed the Ahmaud Arbery case since becoming aware of the release of the video footage and the arrests of Gregory McMichael and Travis McMichael. Our primary interest […]

With continued concerns surrounding COVID-19 and the budget issues, we decided to cancel our 2020 Summer Conference. Please know this was not an easy decision for us to make, but we feel that this would be […]

Our agency has received numerous calls, emails, and messages from concerned citizens in response to media reports surrounding the tragic death of Mr. Ahmaud Arbery. Atlantic Judicial Circuit District Attorney Tom Durden has been appointed […]

Due to the current public health state of emergency, and following today’s announcement by Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton, the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council will continue to operate remotely through May 14, 2020. PAC […]

Morrow, Ga. – The Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia (PAC), the overarching judicial branch government agency charged with assisting State of Georgia prosecuting attorneys in their efforts against criminal activity, has joined forces with the […]

On April 6, 2020, Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold D. Melton issued an order that extends the statewide judicial emergency until May 13, 2020. Furthermore, on April 8, Governor Kemp issued an order extending […]

On April 2, 2020, Governor Kemp issued a shelter in place order for the State of Georgia. The order will be effective beginning Friday, April 3, 2020 at 6:00pm and expire on Monday, April 13, […]

Due to ongoing public health and safety concerns regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), and out of an abundance of caution, we have implemented the following changes to our office operations: The PAC Morrow office will remain […]

In an effort to further protect the health and safety of our staff and those we serve, the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia has implemented the following changes to our office operations: The PAC Morrow […]

In an effort to further protect the health and safety of our staff and those we serve, the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia has implemented the following changes to our office operations: Beginning March 18, […]

In response to concerns regarding the potential spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), and out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to CANCEL the upcoming VWAP Conference scheduled for April 14-16, 2020. All registered […]

In response to concerns regarding the potential spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia has implemented the following: PAC training events scheduled through March 27, 2020 have been CANCELLED. All registered […]

The Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia (PAC) is pleased to announce it has received a $479,489 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). The grant, which will continue through September of 2020, will […]

Houston Judicial Circuit District Attorney George Hartwig was honored as the recipient of the 2019 Outstanding Advocacy in Capital Litigation Award presented by the Association of Government Attorneys in Capital Litigation (AGACL). The award recognizes […]

The District Attorneys’ Association of Georgia and the Georgia Association of Solicitors-General announced their picks for the top prosecutors and investigators for 2019 at the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council annual Summer Conference. The award-winners are as […]

Morrow, GA – The Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia (PAC) is pleased to welcome John A. Regan to serve as the Gang Resource Prosecutor within the State Prosecution Support Division. John earned his undergraduate degree […]

Morrow, GA – The Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia (PAC) has appointed Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit District Attorney Shannon Wallace to serve as the newest member of the Council. Wallace was selected to fill the […]

Morrow, GA – The Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia (PAC) announces the promotion of Lalaine Briones to Deputy Director. Briones will be responsible for internal operations and oversight of the various divisions at PAC. She […]

For many years the Supreme Court of Georgia had the following words engraved in its chamber, “Fiat justitia ruat caelum,” (Let justice be done though the heavens may fall). These words serve as a reminder to […]