Press Releases

Atlanta, GA – Monday, June 16, 2014, the State Board of Pardons and Paroles met to consider a clemency request from attorneys representing condemned inmate Marcus Wellons. After considering the request, the Board has voted to deny clemency.

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Atlanta, GA – The State Board of Pardons and Paroles has promoted Victoria Carter to Chief Parole Officer in Gainesville. Carter was promoted from the position of Assistant Chief Parole Officer in the Ellijay Parole Office.

Atlanta, GA – The State Board of Pardons and Paroles has invited representatives for condemned inmate Marcus Wellons to meet with the Board on Monday, June 16, 2014, at 9:00 a.m., to advocate for clemency for him.

Atlanta, GA – Improvements in Georgia’s parole process and how community supervision is conducted will be highlighted at a national conference in Denver, Colorado next week.

Atlanta, GA – The State Board of Pardons and Paroles has promoted James Kopp to Chief Parole Officer in Statesboro. Kopp was the Assistant Chief Parole Officer in Savannah, a position he’s held since April 2011.

New leadership elected for FY 2015; James Mills elected Vice Chairman

Atlanta, GA – Fourteen new state parole officers graduated the agency’s basic training course today, Friday, May 2, 2014. The graduation ceremony was held at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC), in Forsyth.

Atlanta, GA – The State Board of Pardons and Paroles has selected Tamara Stubbs as the agency’s Southwest Regional Director.

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week ceremony held in honor of victims of crime