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New Georgia Supreme Court chief justice selected
Georgia's Supreme Court justices on Thursday unanimously elected a new top judge for the state. Presiding Justice Nels Peterson is set to become Supreme Court chief justice on April 1, according to a news release from the court.
Georgia’s Chief Justice to leave office at end of court term, effective March 31
Georgia’s highest court will have a new face in it come April. Chief Justice Michael Boggs announced his intent to resign from office as a Georgia Supreme Court Justice.
Georgia Supreme Court Justice Michael Boggs to step down at end of March
Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs announces he will resign from the court on March 31, 2025.
Georgia Supreme Court chief justice to step down, leaving appointment opening for Kemp
Boggs revealed his decision to step down in a letter to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA), citing “increasing family and personal obligations.”
Supreme Court shakeup: Judicial resignations shape Georgia’s top court
Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Boggs is the latest on the state's high court to announce his resignation before his elected term expires.
Georgia Supreme Court picks new Chief Justice unanimously
Georgia Supreme Court leadership is changing hands, with a new Chief Justice chosen unanimously by his peers on Thursday.
Georgia Supreme Court justices choose Nels S.D. Peterson as next chief justice
The justices on the Georgia Supreme Court have unanimously elected Presiding Justice Nels S.D. Peterson to be the state’s next chief justice. Peterson will assume his new role after March 31, when the resignation of current Chief Justice Michael Boggs takes effect.
Appeals court throws out pending charges for men convicted of hiding Georgia teacher's death
An appeals court has thrown out pending criminal charges against two men previously convicted of concealing the death of ...
Georgia basketball delays court storm after Florida win, avoiding $100,000 fine from SEC
After beating No. 3 Florida on Tuesday, Georgia basketball had a delayed court storm to possibly avoid a $100,000 fine from ...
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Eyeing a friendly Supreme Court, Republicans in Georgia and other states push for the Ten Commandments in schools
Testing constitutional limits, Republicans in Georgia and at least 14 other states have introduced legislation this year that ...
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Georgia Supreme Court selects next chief justice
Georgia’s Supreme Court justices on Thursday unanimously elected Presiding Justice Nels Peterson as the next leader of the state’s highest court.
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Georgia Court of Appeal rules in favor of bar in drunk driver case
The Georgia Court of Appeals focused on the requirements of the Dram Shop Act, which stipulates that an establishment can be ...
Georgia fans show it’s possible to be polite and still celebrate win over No. 3 Florida on the court
Georgia fans showed it’s possible to storm the court for a postgame celebration — and to be polite at the same time.