In this role, he oversaw all aspects of department communications and outreach.

Mr. Suggs joined the GDVS in August 2007 as a communications & outreach specialist in the Public Information Division. While in this role, he was closely involved in the modernization of the department's communications programs, including an embrace of social media and improvements to the department's website and overall outreach efforts.

Prior to joining the GDVS, Mr. Suggs was a journalist with the Americus Times-Recorder and The Houston Home Journal newspapers.

He is a multiple award-winner in writing and photography categories of the Georgia Press Association's annual Better Newspaper Contest.

Mr. Suggs holds a bachelor's degree in English (with an emphasis on professional writing) from Valdosta State University.