Public Affairs Department

The Public Affairs Department is responsible for all media relations and public information functions and serves as the District Attorney's primary liaison with the news media. While information regarding pending criminal cases must be safeguarded in order to ensure effective

prosecution of felony defendants, this need must be balanced with the public's right to know.The Public Affairs Department helps to ensure not only the accuracy of information released to the media from this office, but also facilitates the ease and timeliness with which the Office is able to make this information available. Significant national media coverage facilitated by Public Affairs in recent years has included segments on "Dateline NBC" and "America's Most Wanted."

In addition to media relations, the Department is responsible for the production of a variety of printed materials such as brochures for the Victim-Witness Assistance Program, community newsletters, informational pamphlets, and the Office’s annual report.

The Public Affairs Department also works with Community Affairs to coordinate and present the District Attorney's annual "Voice for Victims" award given in recognition of outstanding service to victims of crime in Fulton County. Public Affairs works with Community Affairs on other as-needed special events throughout the year.