Supreme Court of Georgia Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs has called for the establishment of the Judicial Council of Georgia Ad Hoc Committee on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Courts in partnership with the National Center for State Courts (NCSC).
The Supreme Court of Georgia welcomes its 2024-25 class of term law clerks.
Supreme Court of Georgia Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs today has issued a statewide judicial emergency order, extending certain deadlines in ongoing court proceedings due to the effects of Hurricane Helene.
The Supreme Court of Georgia will honor the Hon. Robert C. I. McBurney for his years of service as Presiding Officer of the Judicial Qualifications Commission Hearing Panel.
The Hon. Robert C. I. McBurney has stepped down as Presiding Officer of the Judicial Qualifications Commission Hearing Panel after more than seven years of service.
Atlanta, July 31, 2024 – The Supreme Court of Georgia has determined that individuals applying to become licensed attorneys in Georgia will take the “NextGen” integrated bar examination starting in July 2028. The bar exam administered to attorneys seeking licensure in Georgia is currently comprised of the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) and the Multistate [...]
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.
Atlanta, May 21, 2024 – Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs issued on behalf of the Supreme Court of Georgia the following statement after learning of the death of Georgia Court of Appeals Senior Judge Dorothy Toth Beasley. “The Supreme Court expresses its condolences on the passing of former Court of Appeals Judge Dorothy Toth Beasley, [...]
Atlanta, May 17, 2024 – Georgia’s Supreme Court justices and Court of Appeals judges recently completed personal security and situational awareness training as part of the ongoing efforts of the Judicial Council of Georgia’s Standing Committee on Judicial Security. The training, developed by the Georgia Public Safety Training Center, is being offered to all [...]
Atlanta, May 10, 2024 – Justice Shawn Ellen LaGrua is this year’s recipient of the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers’ Kathleen Kessler Award. The Kathleen Kessler Award is GAWL’s most important award, which is given annually to a female attorney who exhibits the highest degree of professionalism and dedication to service in the legal [...]
