January 23, 2023 News

Kevin Morris was sworn in as a Superior Court Judge on January 30th, 2023 by Governor Brian Kemp. He replaces Superior Court Judge John Ott, who is now retired. Prior to being sworn in, Judge Morris served as a Magistrate Court Judge of Walton County. Judge Morris earned an undergraduate degree from University of Georgia, and his law degree from the Mercer Law School.

July 2, 2020 News

“We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Horace Johnson. Horace was certainly a leader in our field, and those who interacted with him remember him most for his passion for innovation, gregarious nature, and good heart. His service to the Council of Superior Court Judges as a past President and active member was valued beyond words. He will certainly be missed by […]

April 6, 2020 News

Georgia’s Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold D. Melton issued an order extending the statewide judicial emergency by one month. The original order was to expire on April 13th. The new order extends the statewide judicial emergency until May 13th. A copy of the order can be found here.

July 11, 2019 News

The Judicial Council/Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is accepting applications for the position of “Assistant Director, Communications, Children, Families and the Courts Division.” Please see the linked job announcement for a job summary, responsibilities, minimum requirements, and instructions to apply. Resumes must be submitted to resume@georgiacourts.gov no later than close of business 07/25/2019. Subject line must include: Assistant Director, CCF&C.

February 4, 2019 News

  Each year, the Council of Superior Court Judges recognizes deserving judges with the distinguished Emory Findley Award. The award, named after the late Judge Emory Findley, recognizes judges for their outstanding leadership and dedication to the continued improvement of our court system. This year’s recipients were the Honorable Judge Doris L. Downs of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit and the Honorable Judge H. Gibbs Flanders of the Dublin Circuit. The awards […]

November 7, 2018 News

Rebecca Rieder was sworn in as a superior court judge by Gov. Nathan Deal on November 7th, 2018. Judge Rieder will serve in the Atlanta Judicial Circuit, filling a vacancy created by the retiring of Judge Doris Downs.  Before being appointed to the bench, Judge Rieder was a partner at the law firm, Hedgepeth, Heredia & Rieder. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of the South, a master’s […]

November 7, 2018 News

Judge Holly Veal, who formerly served as a judge on the Henry County Magistrate Court, was sworn in a Superior Court Judge in the Flint Judicial Circuit. Judge Veal fills a vacancy created by the retiring of Judge Arch McGarity. Judge Veal earned her bachelor’s degree in political science and her master’s degree in business administration from Georgia State University. She earned her from the University of Pittsburgh. Judge Veal, […]

August 8, 2018 News

On August 1st, 2018, Shukura Ingram Millender was sworn in as a Superior Court Judge by Governor Nathan Deal. Judge Millender will serve in the Atlanta Judicial Circuit, filling a vacancy created by retiring Judge Alford Dempsey Jr. Prior to her appointment to the Superior Court bench, Judge Millender served as a judge of the Fulton County Magistrate Court. She has also had a distinguished career in private practice, served […]

February 16, 2018 News

At its 2018 annual meeting in Athens, the Council of Superior Court Judges awarded the Honorable Stephen D. Goss the seventh annual Emory Findley Award for “Outstanding Judicial Service.” Judge Goss is a Georgia native, and received both his undergraduate and law degree from the University of Georgia. Before becoming a superior court judge in 1999, he practiced law for 23 years. Judge Goss has served as the President of […]

January 24, 2018 News

The Council of Superior Court Judges, in cooperation with the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association and ACCG is pleased to announce updates to the Georgia Standards for the Security of Courthouses and Other Court Facilities as well as the Courtroom Security Bench Card. Updated versions of each can be downloaded using the links below: Georgia Standards for the Security of Courthouses and Other Court Facilities Courtroom Security Bench Card