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Latest News – Georgia Courts Press Releases

20 Press Releases
  • Published on April 17, 2026 - 08:27 GMT

    Judicial Council of Georgia to Meet on April 17, 2026

    The Judicial Council of Georgia, chaired by Chief Justice Nels S.D. Peterson, will meet for a General Session on Friday, April 17, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Nathan Deal Judicial Center in Atlanta. A livestream will be provided on the Judicial …

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  • Published on February 11, 2026 - 20:40 GMT

    Judicial Council of Georgia to Meet on February 13, 2026

    The Judicial Council of Georgia, chaired by Chief Justice Nels S.D. Peterson, will meet for a General Session via virtual teleconference on Friday, February 13, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. A livestream will be provided on the Judicial Council of Georgia’ …

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  • Published on January 22, 2026 - 18:22 GMT

    Emergency Orders – Winter Storm January 2026

    Winter Storm “Gianna” January 30, 2026, Announcement:- Governor Brian P. Kemp has declared a statewide State of Emergency today ahead of this weekend’s winter storm. This is a separate executive order from the one issued on January 22 ahead of Winter Storm …

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  • Published on December 18, 2025 - 15:53 GMT

    Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution Honors Outgoing Chair and Members

    She also highlighted Chief Judge Morris’s long-standing commitment to alternative dispute resolution, grounded in her service as a superior court judge and her many prior years as a trained mediator. Chief Judge Morris was presented with a resolution from …

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  • Published on December 8, 2025 - 20:33 GMT

    Judicial Council of Georgia to Meet on December 12, 2025

    Atlanta, GA — The Judicial Council of Georgia, chaired by Chief Justice Nels S.D. Peterson, will meet for a General Session via teleconference on Friday, December 12, 2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m.  A livestream will be provided on the Judicial Council of …

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  • Published on October 31, 2025 - 19:11 GMT

    Wayne County’s Judge R. Vi Bennett Receives Ogden Doremus / Kent Lawrence Award from Georgia Council of State Court Judges

    CALLAWAY GARDENS, GA (October 15, 2025) — The Georgia Council of State Court Judges has honored Judge R. Vi Bennett of Wayne County with the Ogden Doremus / Kent Lawrence Award, the Council’s highest distinction for a State Court Judge. The award was …

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  • Published on October 31, 2025 - 18:43 GMT

    Cynthia H. Clanton Receives 2025 Bob Bray Award from the Georgia Council of State Court Judges

    CALLAWAY GARDENS, GA (October 15, 2025) — The Georgia Council of State Court Judges has presented the 2025 Bob Bray Award to Cynthia H. Clanton, Director of the Judicial Council of Georgia / Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC). The award was …

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  • Published on September 20, 2025 - 16:09 GMT

    Georgia Court Administrators Week

    Governor Kemp Proclaims September 22–26, 2025 as Georgia Court Administrators Week ATLANTA, GA — The Georgia Council of Court Administrators (GCCA) is proud to announce that Governor Brian Kemp has proclaimed September 22–26, 2025, as “Georgia Court …

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  • Published on September 16, 2025 - 17:43 GMT

    Fall Conference

    © 2025 Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts | All rights reserved

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  • Published on August 26, 2025 - 21:31 GMT

    Judicial Council of Georgia to Meet on August 28, 2025

    Atlanta, GA — The Judicial Council of Georgia, chaired by Chief Justice Nels S.D. Peterson, will meet for a General Session on Thursday, August 28, 2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Nathan Deal Judicial Center in Atlanta. A livestream will be provided …

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  • Published on August 1, 2025 - 11:52 GMT

    Georgia State-wide Business Court Celebrates 5th Anniversary

    Atlanta, GA — August 2025 The Georgia State-wide Business Court started operations five years ago, when it began accepting filings on August 1, 2020. Five years later, it continues to contribute to Georgia’s distinction as a great state for doing business …

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  • Published on April 9, 2025 - 16:43 GMT

    Judicial Council of Georgia to Meet on April 11, 2025

    Atlanta, GA — The Judicial Council of Georgia, chaired by Chief Justice Nels S.D. Peterson, will meet for a General Session on Friday, April 11, 2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Nathan Deal Judicial Center in Atlanta.  A livestream will be provided on …

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  • Published on September 10, 2024 - 13:52 GMT

    Georgia Child Support Commission

    The Georgia Child Support Commission consists of fifteen members, appointed by the Governor. The duties of the Commission are outlined in O.C.G.A. § 19-6-53 and include establishing and regularly reviewing child support guidelines, development and …

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  • Published on September 1, 2024 - 14:19 GMT

    Child Support Calculator Training for Parents

    Click here to visit the site Below you will find tutorial videos created to assist in using the Child Support Calculator.  Account creation and logging into the Child Support Calculator Account maintenance, folder contents search, and various buttons How …

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  • Published on August 24, 2024 - 14:27 GMT

    Judicial Qualifications Commission

    Recent Actions The Recent Actions section contains public filings in JQC matters, including Formal Charges, Reports of Disposition Pursuant to JQC Rule 11 (A), and various other Orders of the JQC Hearing Panel and the Supreme Court of Georgia. For further …

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  • Published on August 24, 2024 - 13:50 GMT

    Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

    The mission of the Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution is to help the Georgia Supreme Court fulfill its Constitutional mandate to “provide for the speedy, efficient, and inexpensive resolution of disputes and prosecutions” in the judiciary. The …

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  • Published on August 22, 2024 - 15:03 GMT

    Georgia Courts Registrar (GCR)

    The Judicial Council/Administrative Office of the Courts developed the Georgia Courts Registrar as an electronic means for court professionals, judges, and clerks to satisfy registration, certification, and licensure requirements prescribed by their …

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  • Published on August 13, 2024 - 13:17 GMT

    Locate or Pay Traffic Ticket

    The State of Georgia does NOT have a centralized database to search traffic citations. However, if the Court utilizes one of the solutions below, you may be able to search for your citation using your name, the city/county of issuance, and date of birth. …

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  • Published on May 29, 2024 - 13:18 GMT

    Judicial Council of Georgia

    Click here to visit the site Background Information The Judicial Council of Georgia/Administrative Office of the Courts was created in 1973. The Judicial Council of Georgia serves as the policymaking body for Georgia’s judiciary. As staff to the Judicial …

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  • Published on May 8, 2024 - 13:56 GMT

    Find your Public Defender

    To find your public defender, click the link below.

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