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deputy commissioner of the Division of Community Services in March 2023. As deputy commissioner, Rodgers oversees the daily management of 77 offices and more than 10,000 youth under community supervision through the justice system. He also oversees the Office of Residential and Community-Based Services, the Office of Reentry Services, and the Interstate Compact Office.

As a member of the State Advisory Group, Rodgers will review the government aspect of juvenile justice. “Our mission with the State Advisory Group is to review juvenile justice policy, advise, and advocate on juvenile justice issues, and strive to keep Georgia in compliance with the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act,” he shared.

Rodgers added, “I am honored to serve in this capacity and I look forward to continuing the good work of the State Advisory Group.”

Governor Brian Kemp swore Rodgers into the position on January 30, and Rodgers is now working with the group to review the policies.