Georgia Association of Women in Public Safety

08/20/2026

🏆 WHAT TO PACK FOR THE 2026 GAWPS ANNUAL CONFERENCE! 🏆

We’re getting closer to conference week, and we want to make sure you’re ready to bring your MVP essentials! 🎉

Here’s your friendly reminder to pack:
🎱 Bingo attire
🩷 A muumuu or comfy loungewear
🪙 Patches & coins
💪 A great attitude
👮‍♀️ Business casual / uniform
🏆 Your favorite sports team attire

And most importantly… bring YOU! 💙

Get ready for an incredible week of training, networking, fun, and sisterhood at the 2026 GAWPS Annual Conference, September 21–24 at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa!

It’s going to be an MVP-worthy week, and we can’t wait to see everyone there! 🏆✨

08/14/2026

Congratulations to Investigator Madison Felker on successfully completing the Semi-Automatic Pistol Level 3 course at GPSTC and becoming just the second female law enforcement officer to pass the course since 2000.

Your determination, dedication, and commitment to excellence continue to break barriers and pave the way for future generations of women in public safety.

Join us in congratulating Investigator Felker on this incredible achievement! 👏💙

Making History! This week, Inv. Madison Felker successfully completed the Semi-Automatic Pistol Level 3 course at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center.

While passing the course is an accomplishment in itself, Inv. Felker’s achievement is even more significant — she is only the second female law enforcement officer to pass this course since 2000.

Her dedication, determination, and commitment to excellence continue to set her apart. We are incredibly proud of Inv. Felker and this historic accomplishment!

Congratulations, Inv. Felker! You’ve earned it! 👏💙

08/05/2026

🚨 It’s Here! 🚨

We’re excited to share the second edition of the GAWPS Newsletter! 🎉

Inside this issue, you’ll find updates on upcoming events, member highlights, conference information, and all the latest news from the Georgia Association of Women in Public Safety.

📖 Read the newsletter here:
https://gawps.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GAWPS-August-2026-Newsletter.pdf

We hope you enjoy this edition! Be sure to like, share, and let us know what you’d like to see in future newsletters. 💙💛

08/02/2026

🎉 GAWPS Gives a Big Thank You to the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl! 🎉
The Georgia Association of Women in Public Safety would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl offices and Dillon Faulkner, Director of Communications, for their incredible generosity and support of our organization.
Thanks to their kindness, GAWPS received 200+ Chick-fil-A cows along with an exciting raffle bundle featuring a Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl hat and a signed Pitt Panthers jersey from Head Coach Pat Narduzzi. We are truly grateful for these contributions and are excited to include them as part of our 2026 Annual Conference raffle opportunities.
GAWPS members won’t want to miss out! Be sure to register for the 2026 GAWPS Annual Conference for your chance to win these amazing items and many other exciting raffle prizes.
Thank you to the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl team for supporting GAWPS and helping us make this year’s conference one to remember! 💙🏈🐮

07/31/2026

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Chaplain Dorie Griggs to the GAWPS Board of Directors! 🎉
The Georgia Association of Women in Public Safety is proud to welcome Chaplain Dorie L. Griggs to our Board of Directors. A longtime GAWPS member, Dorie brings 45 years of experience in nonprofit marketing, public relations, fundraising, and development, along with a lifelong passion for supporting those who serve.
A graduate of Columbia Theological Seminary, Dorie was honored with the 2014 Pioneer in Ministry Award for her work supporting journalists covering traumatic events and for creating a thriving online community for parents of cadets at The Citadel. Her innovative leadership also earned recognition from Facebook (now Meta), where she was invited to the 2017 Facebook Community Summit for her success in building and growing online support communities.
Dorie's dedication to first responder wellness, provider care, and nonprofit leadership makes her an incredible addition to our Board. We are excited for the knowledge, compassion, and vision she will bring as we continue our mission of empowering and supporting women in public safety.
Please join us in giving Chaplain Dorie Griggs a warm GAWPS welcome! 💙👏

07/24/2026

Get ready—we’re counting down to the Georgia Association of Women in Public Safety Annual Conference! 🏆

Join us September 21–24, 2026 for an unforgettable week of networking, professional development, leadership, and celebrating the incredible women who serve in public safety.

We’re also excited to share that one of our conference raffle items just got even better! 🎉 A huge THANK YOU to the Athens Rock Lobsters for their generous donation of a swag bag filled with team goodies, including game ticket vouchers for one lucky attendee!

We truly appreciate the Athens Rock Lobsters’ support of GAWPS and our mission to empower women in public safety. Partnerships like these help make our conference even more memorable for our attendees.

Thank you, Athens Rock Lobsters, for being part of our team—we can’t wait to see who takes home this awesome prize! 🦞🏒

Claws Up!

06/09/2026

Board Member Christina Tipton was recognized for her contribution with HazMat training for the National Guard! We are proud of her hard work and dedication to the fire service in Georgia! 🙌🏻🚨

05/16/2026

🏆 Step Into Your MVP Moment! 🏆

The Georgia Association of Women in Public Safety is excited to announce our 2026 Annual Conference — and this year’s theme is “Most Valuable Player”! 💪✨

📅 Dates: September 21–24, 2026
📍 Location: Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa

Get ready to level up your leadership game through inspiring keynote speakers, engaging breakout sessions, and meaningful networking opportunities. Whether you're building your career, strengthening your leadership skills, or advocating for change, this conference is designed to help you shine.

💬 “Through keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and networking, you will gain practical tools to strengthen your leadership, career development, and advocacy skills. Your participation helps build a supportive community committed to gender equity and excellence in public safety.”

🎟️ Ready to join the team?
Scan the QR code in this post or register here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/gawps-annual-conference

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this empowering experience—because every team needs its MVPs! 🏅

05/11/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from the Georgia Association of Women in Public Safety 💙

Today, we celebrate the incredible women who serve both their families and their communities with strength, courage, and compassion. To the mothers in public safety—and the mothers who support those who serve—your dedication does not go unnoticed.

Whether you're on duty, on call, or at home holding everything together, you are truly inspiring. Thank you for the sacrifices you make every day and for leading with both heart and resilience.

Wishing you a day filled with appreciation, love, and well-deserved recognition. Happy Mother’s Day!

05/05/2026

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