Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia

11/11/2026

As we recognize Veterans Day, we want to take a moment to honor three members of the PAC family who have served our nation.

🇺🇸State Prosecutor Chris George – United States Navy
🇺🇸Senior Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Jason Samuels – United States Marine Corps
🇺🇸Accounting Director Traci West – United States Army

Thank you, Chris, Jason, and Traci, for your service. Serving our nation is one of the most selfless acts a person can make, and we are grateful for each of you!

We also extend our appreciation to veterans everywhere. Thank you for your service, sacrifice, and dedication.

(The PAC office will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.)

11/10/2026

Sharla Jackson and Derek Marchman teamed up this past Friday at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center to provide training for troopers on family violence-related topics. Take a look at a few highlights from the day!

Thank you, Sharla and Derek, for sharing your knowledge and expertise with Georgia's future troopers. The more they learn, the better prepared they will be to respond to domestic violence calls and support the individuals and families involved.

11/04/2026

Today, PAC's team is in Paulding County kicking off two days of Joint Law Enforcement and Prosecutor Impaired Driving Training! A big thank you to the Paulding County Solicitor-General's Office and the Paulding County Sheriff's Office for hosting us.

Over the next two days, attendees will cover topics including Case Law Updates, Georgia DUI, Phases of Detection, ALS, Practical Exercises, and much more. We've got a lot to cover, so let's dive in!


Paulding County Sheriff’s Office

11/02/2026

Our condolences are with the family, friends, and colleagues of Investigator Greg Greene. Investigator Greene dedicated his professional career to serving his community before retiring from the Alcovy Judicial Circuit.

The Walton County D.A.’s Office is saddened by the passing of our former colleague and friend, Investigator Greg Greene.

Investigator Greene dedicated his life to public service, beginning his career with the DeKalb County Police Department, where he served and retired as a homicide detective. He then joined the DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office, where he rose to the position of Chief Investigator before retiring once again. His commitment to public service continued in the Alcovy Judicial Circuit, where he served as an investigator in both the Newton County and Walton County DA’s Offices before his final retirement.

Throughout his distinguished career, Greg devoted himself to the pursuit of justice for the communities he represented. We are grateful for his many years of dedicated service and for the time we had the privilege of calling him our colleague.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and former colleagues as we mourn his passing.

10/30/2026

Yesterday, we highlighted photos from the Solicitor-General Association Fall Meeting and the District Attorneys' Association Fall Meeting. Now, let's take a look back at the POST 464-5 Training and the 2026 Investigator's Conference!

It was a great opportunity to bring investigators from across the state together to enhance their investigative skills. Topics at this year's Investigator's Conference included Mobile Device Evidence, Ethical Considerations for AI, Search Warrants, and more!

Thank you to everyone who attended, and a special thank you to our presenters for the time and preparation they put into their sessions and for investing in the professional development of Georgia's investigators.

Until next year!

10/29/2026

It's been a busy week in Athens!

Here's a look at what was on the schedule: the Solicitor-General Association Fall Meeting, the District Attorneys' Association Fall Meeting, POST 464-5 Training (Governor's Initiative Class), and the Investigator's Conference.

Pictured are the Solicitors-General and District Attorneys who attended the association meetings in person. The SGs and DAs meet quarterly to discuss important topics, exchange ideas, and share resources.

Check back for highlights from the POST 464-5 Training and the Investigator's Conference!

10/23/2026

Before we officially kick off the weekend, we want to give a shout-out to Assistant District Attorney Ashley Nechay with the Coweta Judicial Circuit! Ashley spent the day at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center facilitating a training for Trooper School, with today’s session focused on Juvenile Law.

Thank you, Ashley, for sharing your knowledge and expertise with Georgia’s future troopers!


District Attorney's Office - Coweta Judicial Circuit

10/22/2026

That’s a wrap on the four-part Guardian’s Ascent Leadership Program! 🎉

The fourth and final course, Leading Organizations: Guiding Culture, Change, and Continuous Improvement, focused on leading with vision, fostering alignment, and building systems that support long-term success. Attendees explored how to shape organizational culture, drive innovation, and leave a lasting legacy of excellence.

A special thank you to Frank Trammer, CEO and Founder of Guardian Leadership, for partnering with PAC on this four-part training series!

We also appreciate everyone who joined us throughout the program, especially those who attended all four sessions. Thank you for investing your time in strengthening your leadership skills!

10/20/2026

The weather cooled off just in time for PAC’s annual Chili Cook-Off! 🌶️🍂

Along with enjoying some friendly competition and delicious chili, we celebrated three PAC employees who reached major milestones in their service to the State of Georgia! Join us in congratulating this year’s Faithful Service Award recipients:

Jason Knowles - 5 Years
JR Harper - 10 Years
Bonnie Mansfield - 25 Years

Thank you all for your dedication and service to the State of Georgia and PAC!

10/16/2026

PAC Represents Georgia at Inaugural National Elder Justice Prosecutors Summit

This week, Adult Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Prosecutor Will Johnson traveled to Washington, D.C., to present at the inaugural National Elder Justice Prosecutors Summit, hosted by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).

Alongside Jordan Ford, Chief Financial Crimes Resource Prosecutor with the North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys, and Dr. Stacey Wood, Professor of Psychology at Scripps College, Will presented on Undue Influence in Criminal Cases.

Will wasn't the only Georgia prosecutor in attendance! Elder abuse prosecutors from Fulton and DeKalb counties also participated in the summit, highlighting Georgia's involvement in this important work.

The summit provided an opportunity to explore the behavioral and psychological tactics behind fraud and scams, as well as cutting-edge investigative and prosecutorial strategies. We're excited for Will to bring these insights back to Georgia to help strengthen training and resources for prosecutors across the state!

Pictured from left to right: Dr. Stacey Wood, Jordan Ford, and Will Johnson.