2025 GDC Journal_Summer | Page 2

04 GDC Success Coaches

04 GDC Success Coaches

ON THE COVER: GDC Success Coaches Not all heroes wear capes
Commissioner, Tyrone Oliver Chief of Staff: Alan Watson Assistant Commissioners Jackson DeFore Ahmed Holt Jay Sanders Randy Sauls
Communications Joan Heath Lori Benoit Jessica Eanes Xavier Campbell
Contributing Writers Lori Benoit, Jessica Eanes, and Xavier Campbell
Videography Lori Benoit Xavier Campbell
Magazine Design and Layout Jessica Eanes
CONTENTS OF THIS PUBLICATION ARE NOT NECESSARILY OFFICIAL VIEWS OF OR ENDORSED BY THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.
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Incident Reduction

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GDC Wellness

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Staff Training and Development

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Contraband

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Fire Safety & Life Saving Unit

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Family Day

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GDC K9 Officers

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Domestic Violence Policy Roundtable

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11 th Annual Fishing Rodeo

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Facility Highlights

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Facility Graduations

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Beyond the Call

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Columbus Exchange Club’ s Officer

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GDC Education Awards

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GDC Giving to Others

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Basic Correctional Officer Training

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Employee Appreciation

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GDC Social Media Recap