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The official page of Georgia's State Board of Pardons & Paroles.

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles is a part of the executive branch of Georgia's government, constitutionally authorized to grant paroles, pardons, reprieves, remissions, commutations, and to restore civil and political rights. Parole is the discretionary decision of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to release a certain offender from confinement after he or she has served an appropriate portion of a prison sentence. Persons on parole remain under state supervision and control according to conditions that, if violated, allow for re-imprisonment.

11/10/2026

Today the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles thanked the men and women who served in our country's Armed Forces and now serve the citizens of Georgia as proud members of the agency.

For Veterans Day, we recognized their sacrifices, including those of their families, as they served with honor. Thank you again for your service to America!

Georgia Department of Veterans Service
Georgia National Guard
Georgia Veterans Day Association, Inc.
U.S. Marine Corps
United States Air Force

11/09/2026

The Georgia Parole Board engaged the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (GACDL) at the GACDL fall conference. The Board conducted a panel discussion that included Georgia Parole Board Chair Joyette Holmes, Board Member Robert Markley, and Executive Director Chris Barnett.

Chair Holmes noted it was the first GACDL conference Georgia Parole Board Members have attended.

"As parole board members making public safety decisions, it makes sense that we access all available information about parole eligible individuals. These attorneys are a valuable resource for the board," says Chair Holmes.

The Board's executive management team has routinely attended the GACDL meetings, says Executive Director Barnett.

"We have an excellent working relationship with their organization. Hearing firsthand from the parole board members will help these attorneys better represent their clients as the board makes scientific, informed-decisions," said Executive Director Barnett.

Staff from the Board's Pre-Release Considerations Division were available to answer questions about cases.

The panel discussion was moderated by the Board's Communications Director Steve Hayes.

Association of Paroling Authorities International
American Probation and Parole Association
Georgia Association of Women in Public Safety
Georgia Defense Lawyers Association - GDLA
Georgia Public Defender Council
Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia
Southern States Correctional Association-SSCA
University of Georgia School of Law
Georgia Law Student Bar Association
State Bar of Georgia

11/05/2026

The State of Georgia's Veterans Day Ceremony was held at the State Capitol. Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Veterans Service, Colonel Patricia Ross, opened the ceremony. Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp were also in attendance. Governor Kemp shared remarks honoring Georgia's veterans. The Atlanta Classical Academy Select Choir performed the national anthem, along with the individual service songs representing each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, in tribute to Georgia's veterans.

Governor Brian Kemp
Georgia Department of Veterans Service
Georgia Veterans Day Association, Inc.
Georgia National Guard
Adjutant General of Georgia
United States Air Force
U.S. Marine Corps

11/03/2026

Registered crime victims recently met with Georgia Parole Board Member Josh Waters and the Georgia Office of Victim Services in Conyers. Victim Impact Sessions involve a Georgia Parole Board Member, staff from the Board's Pre-Release Considerations Division, and the Georgia Office of Victim Services meeting with a victim or victims from a case.

As part of the parole consideration process for the offender in a case, information from the Victim Impact Session is then considered as Board Members make the parole decision. The sessions are a collaboration involving the District Attorney in the Judicial Circuit.

Georgia Parole Board Members routinely conduct meetings with crime victims across the state. When making parole decisions, the Board Members consider all of the information contained in the comprehensive case file maintained on the offender.

Victims of crime can register with the Georgia Office of Victim Services.
[email protected].

Rockdale DA
NAVAC National Association of Victim Assistance in Corrections
Association of Paroling Authorities International
American Probation and Parole Association
Correctional Leaders Association
National Organization for Victim Advocacy
National Center for Victims of Crime
Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia

11/03/2026

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles is engaging communities by attending the 25th Annual Macon Regional Crimestoppers Community Luncheon. Georgia Parole Board Members Robert Markley and Josh Waters attended, along with Parole Board leadership and staff to include Executive Director Chris Barnett.

"Congratulations to Macon Regional Crimestoppers for another exceptional year! The Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles values its partnership with this organization as we work together to enhance public safety. This event brings law enforcement together from all over the region providing networking opportunities and allows us to engage our stakeholders," says Executive Director Chris Barnett.

This year, the Macon Rotary Clubs of Middle Georgia helped raise $150,000 for the organization. Macon Regional Crimestoppers is a nonprofit organization that serves as a confidential link between the public and law enforcement, providing information that helps promote public safety in the surrounding counties.

Macon Regional Crimestoppers
Macon Rotary Club
Rotary Downtown Macon
Association of Paroling Authorities International
Georgia Department of Corrections
Georgia Department of Community Supervision
American Probation and Parole Association
Houston County Government
Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police
Sheriff Lewis Walker
Bibb County Sheriff's Office
Macon North Rotary

11/01/2026

The Georgia Parole Board's informed decision-making relies on engaging stakeholders. The Investigations Division continues to partner with the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP). Director Chris Kimner met with GACP District 6 in Thunderbolt to outline our enhanced offender fact-finding initiative, which directly engages police departments across the state. He stressed the importance of responding to the Parole Board's information requests. Police department responses are submitted electronically and routed to the Parole Board’s Regional Investigative Coordinators, ensuring the information is quickly added to the official case file.

U.S. Attorney and former Georgia Parole Board Chair Meg Heap was also in attendance. She emphasized the importance of police input in the Board's decision-making process.

Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police
Association of Paroling Authorities International
American Probation and Parole Association
Correctional Leaders Association
Southern States Correctional Association- Georgia Chapter
American Correctional Association
Thunderbolt, GA
Georgia Southern PD
Savannah Technical College
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia

10/31/2026

FALL BACK! Don't forget to set your clocks back an hour tonight. Daylight Savings ends at 2 a.m. Sunday morning!

10/31/2026

The Georgia Parole Board led a delegation of parole officials from Texas and Arkansas to meet with the Kentucky Parole Board in Frankfort this week.

“Kentucky was such a gracious host for our multi-state meetings as we continue to engage our counterparts in other states. We are looking to see what other state parole authorities do well and provide insight for them into our processes,” says Chris Barnett, Executive Director of the Georgia Board.

“We wanted to see firsthand how Kentucky makes decisions,” added Barnett.

Georgia has initiated meetings with parole authorities in Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Washington, and now Kentucky. Meetings have taken place in those states and in Georgia.

“Kentucky does many things very well. While most states operate very differently we are familiar with Kentucky’s processes and we wanted to offer them insight into the operations of these other states including Georgia. We’re all working for public safety and it makes sense to see what works elsewhere. We will continue to seek out proven processes that enhance board operations and opportunities for offenders to be successful on parole,” says Barnett.

Georgia Parole Board Chair Joyette Holmes, Vice Chair Wayne Bennett and Board Members Robert Markley and Kimberly McCoy met with the Kentucky Parole Board.

Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet
Kentucky Department of Corrections
American Probation and Parole Association
Association of Paroling Authorities International
American Correctional Association
Southern States Correctional Association-SSCA
Southern States Correctional Association- Georgia Chapter
Arkansas Department of Corrections
Texas Department of Criminal Justice

10/29/2026

Georgia Parole Board Member Kimberly McCoy and staff are wearing purple in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month to show their support for victims and survivors of domestic violence. Wearing purple symbolizes unity, strength, and solidarity with those affected by domestic violence while raising awareness and encouraging action to end abuse.

American Probation and Parole Association
NAVAC National Association of Victim Assistance in Corrections
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
Georgia Office of Victim Services
Correctional Leaders Association
Association of Paroling Authorities International
Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence
National Center for Victims of Crime

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Atlanta, GA
30334

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Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

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https://pap.georgia.gov/

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