7/10/2020 – CHIEF JUSTICE EXTENDS JUDICIAL EMERGENCY
Atlanta, July 10, 2020 – Chief Justice Harold D. Melton today signed an order extending the Statewide Judicial Emergency that he first announced March 14, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is [...]
12/19/2018 – JUSTICES SWORN IN
Atlanta, December 19, 2018 – On Tuesday, Dec. 18, Gov. Nathan Deal swore in Chief Justice Harold D. Melton and Justice Michael P. Boggs to a new six-year term following their statewide [...]
12/19/2018 – JUSTICE JOHN ELLINGTON SWORN IN
Atlanta, December 19, 2018 – John J. Ellington was sworn in Tuesday, Dec. 18, by Governor Nathan Deal as the newest Justice on the Supreme Court of Georgia. Justice Ellington previously served as a [...]
Supreme Court delay opening on Tuesday, December 11, 2018.
Due to inclement weather, the Supreme Court of Georgia will delay opening on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, until 10:00 a.m. Click here to view the order.
11/27/2018 – New Georgia Judicial Complex
Atlanta, November 27, 2018 – Members of the Supreme Court of Georgia braved frigid temperatures Tuesday to tour the new Georgia Judicial Complex that is due for completion a year from now and is [...]
11/09/2018 – FLAGS TO FLY HALF-STAFF FOR JUSTICE HINES
Atlanta, November 9, 2018 – In honor of the late former Chief Justice P. Harris Hines, Governor Nathan Deal has directed by Executive Order for flags to fly half-staff Tuesday, Nov. 13, at judicial [...]
STATEMENT FROM GEORGIA SUPREME COURT
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved former Chief Justice, P. Harris Hines. Justice Hines was killed Sunday afternoon, Nov. 4, 2018, in a car crash on [...]
11/2/18 – SUPREME COURT TO HOLD SPECIAL SESSION IN ALBANY, GA
Atlanta, November 2, 2018 – The Supreme Court of Georgia will hold oral arguments in Albany next Thursday, Nov. 8, at Albany State University. At the 10 a.m. session, the Court will hear two [...]
10/2/18 – JUSTICE CHARLES J. BETHEL SWORN IN
Atlanta, October 2, 2018 – Charles Jones (“Charlie”) Bethel was sworn in this morning by Governor Nathan Deal as the newest Justice on the Supreme Court of Georgia. Justice Bethel previously served as a [...]
9/17/18 – JUSTICE SARAH H. WARREN SWORN IN
Atlanta, September 17, 2018 – Sarah H. Warren was sworn in today by Governor Nathan Deal as the newest Justice on the Supreme Court of Georgia. Justice Warren, the former Solicitor General of Georgia, [...]
9/14/18 – CHIEF JUSTICE MELTON ON APPOINTMENT OF NEW JUSTICE TO SUPREME COURT
Atlanta, Sept. 14, 2018 – In response to Governor Deal’s appointment today of Judge Charles “Charlie” Bethel to the Supreme Court of Georgia, Chief Justice Harold D. Melton issued the following statement: “On behalf [...]
9/4/18 – NEW CHIEF JUSTICE OF GEORGIA SUPREME COURT
View the photos from the investiture of Chief Justice Melton and Presiding Justice Nahmias. Atlanta, September 4, 2018 – Harold D. Melton was sworn in Tuesday morning, Sept. 4, as the [...]
10/1/18 – NEW JUSTICE TO BE SWORN IN
Atlanta, October 1, 2018 – Charles Jones (“Charlie”) Bethel will be sworn in as Georgia’s newest Justice on the Supreme Court of Georgia on Tuesday, Oct. 2, at 10:30 a.m. Governor Nathan Deal will [...]
8/31/18 – CHIEF JUSTICE HINES THROWING OUT FIRST PITCH FOR BRAVES
Atlanta, August 31, 2018 – Chief Justice P. Harris Hines will throw out the first pitch for the Atlanta Braves Saturday night at 7:00 when the Braves face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates at [...]
8/22/18 – CHIEF JUSTICE RESPONDS TO APPOINTMENT OF NEW JUSTICE
Atlanta, August 22, 2018 – Chief Justice P. Harris Hines has issued the following statement in response to Gov. Nathan Deal’s announcement today that he has appointed Solicitor General Sarah Hawkins Warren as a [...]
8/30/18 – NEW CHIEF JUSTICE TO BE SWORN IN
Atlanta, Aug. 30, 2018 – Harold D. Melton will be sworn in as Georgia’s new Chief Justice on Tuesday, Sept. 4, at the State Capitol. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will introduce him. [...]
8/20/18 – JUSTICE BOGGS NAMED TO BOARD OF VISITORS OF MERCER LAW SCHOOL
Atlanta, August 20, 2018 – Justice Michael P. Boggs of the Supreme Court of Georgia has been asked to join the Board of Visitors of the Mercer University School of Law. Dean Cathy Cox [...]
8/10/18 – GEORGIA HIGH COURT HONORS JUVENILE COURT JUDGE PEGGY WALKER
Atlanta, August 10, 2018 – The Supreme Court of Georgia today honored Douglas County Juvenile Court Judge Peggy H. Walker with one of the most prestigious awards given by the state’s highest court. Chief [...]
8/2/18 – JUVENILE JUDGE MICHAEL KEY HONORED BY SUPREME COURT
Atlanta, August 2, 2018 – The Supreme Court of Georgia today honored Troup County Juvenile Court Judge Michael Key with its Amicus Curiae award, one of the most prestigious awards given by the state’s [...]
JQC Investigative Panel Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Amendments.
The following memo details amendments to the Georgia Code of Judicial Conduct and the Rules of the Georgia Judicial Qualifications Commission that the Investigative Panel of the Commission is considering for proposal to the [...]
5/16/18 – SUPREME COURT TO HOLD SPECIAL SESSION IN MARIETTA
Atlanta, May 16, 2018 – The Supreme Court of Georgia will hold oral argumentsin Marietta next Monday, May 21, in the Cobb County Superior Courthouselocated at 70 Haynes Street, a block behind the square.At the [...]
5/8/18 – Justice Robert Benham to give keynote address May 19 at UGA law school commencement.
Justice Benham to Address UGA Law Grads “Doctors heal the body. Ministers heal the soul. Lawyers heal the community,” says Justice Robert Benham “We heal the community through dispute resolution and problem solving.” By DAILY [...]
4/16/18 – HAROLD MELTON TO BECOME NEW CHIEF JUSTICE
Atlanta, April 16, 2018 – Presiding Justice Harold D. Melton has been unanimously elected as the new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia, succeeding Chief Justice P. Harris Hines, who plans to [...]
5/4/18 – BUTTS DENIED STAY OF EXECUTION
Atlanta, May 4, 2018 – The Supreme Court of Georgia has unanimously denied a stay of execution for Robert Earl Butts, Jr., who is scheduled to be put to death tonight at 7:00 p.m. [...]
2/22/18 – STATE OF THE JUDICIARY
Atlanta, February 22, 2018 – Chief Justice P. Harris Hines delivered his final State of the Judiciary address Thursday, Feb. 22, to a joint session of the Georgia Legislature. He said he is confident [...]
3/15/18 – STATE’S HIGH COURT DISMISSES GARY’S MOTION FOR STAY
Atlanta, March 15, 2018 – The Supreme Court of Georgia has unanimously dismissed a motion requesting a stay of execution for Carlton Gary, who is scheduled to be put to death tonight at 7:00 [...]
2/7/18 – CHIEF JUSTICE RECEIVES LIFETIME PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD
Atlanta, Feb. 7, 2018 – A student organization of Emory University School of Law has named Chief Justice P. Harris Hines of the Supreme Court of Georgia as the recipient of its Lifetime [...]
2/6/18 – NEW RULE APPROVED FOR USE OF RECORDING DEVICES IN COURTROOMS
Atlanta, Feb. 6, 2018 – The Supreme Court of Georgia has approved a revised rule for the Superior Courts of Georgia governing the use of electronic devices in courtrooms and the recording of judicial [...]