Georgia Parole Review
Winter 2026/Fall 2025
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Assistance Unit with the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office.
Board Chair Joyette Holmes says McCoy is a dedicated public servant.
“I know Kim McCoy to be committed to providing for the public safety of our citizens and she will continue to do so as the Board makes fair, data-driven decisions,” said Holmes.
As a civilian attorney for the United States Air Force, Waters' responsibilities were providing legal advice and guidance to military leaders, resolving various legal claims, and serving as a Special Assistant United States Attorney handling criminal matters that arose on Robins Air Force Base.
Parole Board Chair Joyette Holmes spoke about the addition of Waters on the Board.
“Josh Waters brings a wealth of experience that will benefit the citizens of Georgia very well as he serves on the parole board,” stated Holmes.
Georgia Parole Board Members are appointed by the Governor to serve seven-year staggered terms subject to confirmation by the State Senate.
The Georgia Parole Board's primary responsibility is to determine which parole eligible offenders can be released to community supervision.
The Board's executive clemency authority includes granting pardons and determining if a death sentence will be commuted.
In Fiscal Year 2025, Georgia's Parole Board released 5,588 offenders on parole.