Episodes

  • The Gavel and the Whisperer: Unpacking the New Interpreter Rules
    Sep 13 2024

    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.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Promoted: From Peer to Leader
    Mar 19 2024

    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.

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    31 mins
  • A Message From Your President
    Jan 8 2024

    This episode we have a chat with our new president LeNora Hawkins-Ponzo. She shares her vision for GCCA as the president for 2024. We also have some updates for our up coming conferences.

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    14 mins
  • Pillars of Leadership
    Aug 22 2023

    What makes a great leader? During this episode we discuss the pillars of effective leadership with two of GCCA's very own seasoned court administrators. Panelists include:

    T.J. Bement - District Court Administrator, Tenth Judicial Administrative District
    Lynn Epps - Retired Trial Court Administrator

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    37 mins
  • Prepared: Emergency Preparedness and Responses
    May 8 2023

    The importance of having an emergency plan was a reality all courts faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, we will talk with courts who faced other types of emergencies, such as natural disasters, infestations, and water damage. We will learn firsthand from their experiences on how we can be better prepared in the event of an emergency in our own courts.

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    46 mins
  • What's New?
    Mar 13 2023

    In this episode, we talk with Tracy Johnson and Kriste Pope. They are the Education and Conference Co-Chairs. They will be giving us an update on all things spring conference.

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    14 mins
  • Dealing with difficult people
    41 mins
  • Meet The New President
    Feb 17 2022

    Josh Weeks is 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.

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    19 mins