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The Supreme Court of Georgia unveiled the portrait of former Chief Justice Hugh P. Thompson on May 23, 2024, during a ceremony in the courtroom.
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02/16/2023 – Judicial Council Standing Committee On Court Interpreters
Atlanta, February 16, 2023 – Judicial Council Standing Committee On Court Interpreters has submitted its amended rules for Legal Interpreting in the State of Georgia to the Supreme Court of Georgia. Created in June 2021, the Standing Committee was charged with amending the Rules for Use of Interpreters for Non-English Speaking Persons which was [...]
07/18/2022—New Chief Justice Sworn In
The Honorable Michael P. Boggs will be sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia on Monday, July 18, at the State Capitol.
7/18/2022 – IN MEMORIAM: CHIEF JUSTICE GEORGE H. CARLEY
On August 6, 2021, the Committee appointed by the Supreme Court of Georgia to prepare an appropriate memorial to the life, character, and service of the Honorable George Holmes Carley, submitted the following report: CLICK HERE TO VIEW.
10/19/21 – SUPREME COURT OF GEORGIA AMENDS COURT RULES
On October 19, 2021, the Supreme Court of Georgia amended its Court Rules to add that any basis for invoking the Court’s jurisdiction because of a constitutional question must be shown using record citations. The amendments have a later effective date of Monday, November 29, 2021, the first day on which cases will be [...]
8/19/2021 – JUDICIAL QUALIFICATIONS COMMISSION FILINGS ADDED TO SUPREME COURT WEBSITE
Atlanta, August 19, 2021 – In an effort to increase transparency and convenience, the Supreme Court of Georgia is making the most commonly requested, publicly filed documents regarding Judicial Qualifications Commission matters available on its website. These filings, including formal charges, answers, and associated orders and opinions of the Supreme Court, may be found [...]
8/5/2021 – SUPREME COURT TO HOLD AUGUST ORAL ARGUMENTS REMOTELY
Atlanta, August 5, 2021 – Chief Justice David E. Nahmias announced today that the Supreme Court’s oral arguments scheduled for Aug. 24, 25 and 26 will be conducted remotely. The Court’s decision to return to video conferencing for oral arguments comes in the wake of revised public health guidance and the increase of delta [...]
7/29/2021 – VERDA M. COLVIN SWORN IN AS GEORGIA SUPREME COURT JUSTICE
Atlanta, July 29, 2021 – Verda M. Colvin was officially sworn in today to serve as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia. Gov. Brian Kemp appointed the Georgia Court of Appeals judge to the state’s highest court on July 20, 2021 to fill the seat vacated by former Chief Justice Harold D. [...]
7/26/2021 – NEW JUSTICE TO BE SWORN IN
Atlanta, July 26, 2021 – Verda M. Colvin will be sworn in as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia on July 29, at 1 p.m. Gov. Brian Kemp will administer the oath of office in the House Chamber of the State Capitol Building. Judge Colvin most recently served on the Georgia Court [...]
7/20/2021 – Governor Kemp Appoints Judge Verda M. Colvin to Georgia Supreme Court
Chief Justice David E. Nahmias today issued the following statement in response to Gov. Brian Kemp's appointment of Judge Verda M. Colvin to the Supreme Court of Georgia: “The Supreme Court congratulates and welcomes Judge Colvin. Given her background and experience, including many years as a Court of Appeals and trial court judge, we [...]