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PAC Welcomes New Members and Appoints New Leadership
Read MoreMorrow, GA – The Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia (PAC) has appointed Cordele Judicial Circuit District Attorney Brad Rigby and Clayton Judicial Circuit District Attorney Tasha Mosley to serve as the newest members of the […]

PAC Receives Funding to Continue Traffic Safety Resource Program
Read MoreThe Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia (PAC) is pleased to announce it has received a $475,000 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). The grant, which will continue through September of 2021, will […]

Marsy’s Law for Georgia Partners with Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia to Create and Launch a State-Wide Crime Victims’ Rights Notification Card
Read MoreMarsy’s Law for Georgia and the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia have partnered together to launch a state-wide notification card designed to help ensure that crime victims are fully aware of their rights. The card will be made available to prosecutors, law enforcement and other criminal justice agencies, victims’ advocates and community organizations to help educate Georgia crime victims on their rights.

PAC Operations Update | May 15, 2020
Read MoreMay 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 […]

Statement on Appointment of Cobb Judicial Circuit DA Joyette Holmes to Ahmaud Arbery Case
Read MoreThe 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 […]

2020 Summer Conference Update
Read MoreWith 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 […]

Statement from PAC Regarding the Investigation of Ahmaud Arbery’s Death
Read MoreOur 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 […]

PAC Operations Update | May 4, 2020
Read MoreDue 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 […]

Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia joins statewide COVID-19 Fraud Task Force
Read MoreMorrow, 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 […]

PAC Operations Update | April 10, 2020
Read MoreOn 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 […]

PAC Operations Update | April 3, 2020
Read MoreOn 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, […]

PAC Operations Update | March 26, 2020
Read MoreDue 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 […]

PAC Operations Update | March 19, 2020
Read MoreIn 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 […]

PAC Operations Update | March 18, 2020
Read MoreIn 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, […]

2020 VWAP Conference Update
Read MoreIn 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 […]

A Message from Executive Director Pete Skandalakis
Read MoreIn 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 […]

PAC Receives Funding to Continue Traffic Safety Resource Program
Read MoreThe 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 […]

District Attorney George Hartwig Receives National Recognition
Read MoreHouston 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 […]

Prosecution Professionals Across Georgia Honored For Their Service
Read MoreThe 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 […]

PAC Welcomes Gang Resource Prosecutor
Read MoreMorrow, 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 […]

PAC Appoints Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit District Attorney Wallace
Read MoreMorrow, 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 […]

PAC Announces Promotion of Lalaine Briones to Deputy Director
Read MoreMorrow, 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 […]

Official Statement of the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia
Read MoreFor 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 […]