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At last week’s Board of Court Reporting meeting, Judge Vi Bennett of the Wayne County State Court was sworn in as Chair and Court Reporter Jennifer Pope as Vice Chair. Thank you to them and all committee members for their time and contributions!
November 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
At last week’s Board of Court Reporting meeting, Judge Vi Bennett of the Wayne County State Court was sworn in as Chair and Court Reporter Jennifer Pope as Vice Chair. Thank you to them and all committee members for their time and contributions!
November is National Veterans & Military Families Month. Thank you, Atlantic Judicial Circuit, for the incredible work you do through your Veterans Treatment Court. Veteran N. Miller’s journey reflects the true spirit of service, resilience, and hope. #VeteransTreatmentCourt
November 6, 2025 at 5:16 PM
November is National Veterans & Military Families Month. Thank you, Atlantic Judicial Circuit, for the incredible work you do through your Veterans Treatment Court. Veteran N. Miller’s journey reflects the true spirit of service, resilience, and hope. #VeteransTreatmentCourt
The October Georgia Courts Journal is available! georgiacourtsjournal.org
November 4, 2025 at 1:32 PM
The October Georgia Courts Journal is available! georgiacourtsjournal.org
November is National Veterans & Military Families Month. We celebrate the important work of GA’s Veterans Treatment Courts, which are supported by the Council of Accountability Court Judges. Stay tuned for success stories from Model Veterans Treatment Courts throughout the State.
November 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
November is National Veterans & Military Families Month. We celebrate the important work of GA’s Veterans Treatment Courts, which are supported by the Council of Accountability Court Judges. Stay tuned for success stories from Model Veterans Treatment Courts throughout the State.
Thank you, Hall County, for all the work you do in your drug court! From families restored to a thriving recovery community, Chief Judge Jason Deal celebrates how accountability courts change lives.
October 29, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Thank you, Hall County, for all the work you do in your drug court! From families restored to a thriving recovery community, Chief Judge Jason Deal celebrates how accountability courts change lives.
Thank you, Bartow County, for the work you do every day in your Drug Court. From addiction to advocacy—Kevin, a Bartow County Drug Court graduate, turned his life around, made amends, and now leads others in recovery. #Mypreventionstory
October 28, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Thank you, Bartow County, for the work you do every day in your Drug Court. From addiction to advocacy—Kevin, a Bartow County Drug Court graduate, turned his life around, made amends, and now leads others in recovery. #Mypreventionstory
Thank you, Newton County, for the work you do every day in your Drug Court. Grace entered the Newton County Adult Felony Drug Court after years of addiction and found a new life. #MyPreventionStory
October 27, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Thank you, Newton County, for the work you do every day in your Drug Court. Grace entered the Newton County Adult Felony Drug Court after years of addiction and found a new life. #MyPreventionStory
Congratulations to DeKalb County Chief Magistrate Court Judge Berryl Anderson who received the 2025 Franklin N. Flaschner Award from the American Bar Association Judicial Division’s National Conference of Specialized Court Judges (NCSCJ) for her integrity and judicial excellence.
October 24, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Congratulations to DeKalb County Chief Magistrate Court Judge Berryl Anderson who received the 2025 Franklin N. Flaschner Award from the American Bar Association Judicial Division’s National Conference of Specialized Court Judges (NCSCJ) for her integrity and judicial excellence.
The AOC hosted Data Literacy Training led by the National Center for State Courts this week.
Attendees developed skills in court statistics, data visualization, and more.
Attendees developed skills in court statistics, data visualization, and more.
October 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The AOC hosted Data Literacy Training led by the National Center for State Courts this week.
Attendees developed skills in court statistics, data visualization, and more.
Attendees developed skills in court statistics, data visualization, and more.
Georgia hosted the 2025 @ABAesq Forum on Building Access to Justice for All in Atlanta on October 15th-17th. @SupremCourtGA Chief Justice Peterson gave the opening keynote, and Justice Colvin and Justice McMillian spoke on panels.
October 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Georgia hosted the 2025 @ABAesq Forum on Building Access to Justice for All in Atlanta on October 15th-17th. @SupremCourtGA Chief Justice Peterson gave the opening keynote, and Justice Colvin and Justice McMillian spoke on panels.
Thank you, Appalachian Judicial Circuit, for the work you do every day in your Drug Court. Two graduates of the Appalachian Judicial Circuit Drug Court—now Certified Peer Support Specialists—are helping others find recovery. #Mypreventionstory #AccountabilityCourts
October 22, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Thank you, Appalachian Judicial Circuit, for the work you do every day in your Drug Court. Two graduates of the Appalachian Judicial Circuit Drug Court—now Certified Peer Support Specialists—are helping others find recovery. #Mypreventionstory #AccountabilityCourts
Thank you, Chief Judge Pamela White-Colbert of the Civil & Magistrate Court of Macon-Bibb County for speaking at the JC/AOC All Staff meeting today! Community involvement is essential to a work/life balance, and Judge White-Colbert demonstrates that fully.
October 16, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Thank you, Chief Judge Pamela White-Colbert of the Civil & Magistrate Court of Macon-Bibb County for speaking at the JC/AOC All Staff meeting today! Community involvement is essential to a work/life balance, and Judge White-Colbert demonstrates that fully.
2025’s National #HispanicHeritageMonthis coming to a close (Sep. 15 – Oct. 15), we celebrate by recognizing Georgia’s judges of Hispanic heritage and thanking them for their service to our State’s court system.
October 15, 2025 at 7:49 PM
2025’s National #HispanicHeritageMonthis coming to a close (Sep. 15 – Oct. 15), we celebrate by recognizing Georgia’s judges of Hispanic heritage and thanking them for their service to our State’s court system.
Thank you, Barrow County, for the work you do every day in your Drug Court. “My favorite thing in accountability courts is . . . .the way people are able to just turn around their lives.” Judge Andy Crawford. #MyPreventionStory
October 15, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Thank you, Barrow County, for the work you do every day in your Drug Court. “My favorite thing in accountability courts is . . . .the way people are able to just turn around their lives.” Judge Andy Crawford. #MyPreventionStory
Thank you, Savannah-Chatham County, for the work you do every day in your Drug Court. “The thing that really inspires me are those participants who come to the program feeling hopeless, and over time, you see them change, inspired to live a life of sobriety.” -Judge Bass #MyPreventionStory
October 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Thank you, Savannah-Chatham County, for the work you do every day in your Drug Court. “The thing that really inspires me are those participants who come to the program feeling hopeless, and over time, you see them change, inspired to live a life of sobriety.” -Judge Bass #MyPreventionStory
LEAP equips new reporters with essential knowledge about GA’s court reporting rules and regulations. This year’s seminar not only delivered valuable training but also offered meaningful networking and practical guidance. Attendees left feeling confident, informed, and ready to launch their careers.
October 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
LEAP equips new reporters with essential knowledge about GA’s court reporting rules and regulations. This year’s seminar not only delivered valuable training but also offered meaningful networking and practical guidance. Attendees left feeling confident, informed, and ready to launch their careers.
The 2025 Learning Essentials About Professionalism (LEAP) seminar brought together 84 newly licensed court reporters eager to learn from experienced professionals in the field.
October 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The 2025 Learning Essentials About Professionalism (LEAP) seminar brought together 84 newly licensed court reporters eager to learn from experienced professionals in the field.
October is National Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month. Thank you, Atlantic Judicial Circuit, for the work you do every day in your Drug Court. A graduate now sponsors others in recovery, and another regained her sight & custody of her children. #MyPreventionStory
October 7, 2025 at 2:38 PM
October is National Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month. Thank you, Atlantic Judicial Circuit, for the work you do every day in your Drug Court. A graduate now sponsors others in recovery, and another regained her sight & custody of her children. #MyPreventionStory
October is national Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month. Thank you, Clayton County, for the work you do every day in your Drug Court. From nights in jail to a supervisor role, a stable home, and family life restored—Ms. K shows what’s possible. #MyPreventionStory
October 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
October is national Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month. Thank you, Clayton County, for the work you do every day in your Drug Court. From nights in jail to a supervisor role, a stable home, and family life restored—Ms. K shows what’s possible. #MyPreventionStory
October is national Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month. We’ll be celebrating the transformative work of GA’s Drug Courts, which are supported by the Council of Accountability Court Judges. Stay tuned for success stories from Model Drug Courts throughout the State #MyPreventionStory
October 1, 2025 at 1:07 PM
October is national Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month. We’ll be celebrating the transformative work of GA’s Drug Courts, which are supported by the Council of Accountability Court Judges. Stay tuned for success stories from Model Drug Courts throughout the State #MyPreventionStory
Yesterday, Co-Chair Judge Stephen Kelley led the JC Standing Committee on Technology, getting updates on the GA Case Management System project, AOC IT updates, Data Collection, Legislation, Criminal Case Data Exchange Board, and the Ad Hoc Comm. on AI & Courts.
September 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Yesterday, Co-Chair Judge Stephen Kelley led the JC Standing Committee on Technology, getting updates on the GA Case Management System project, AOC IT updates, Data Collection, Legislation, Criminal Case Data Exchange Board, and the Ad Hoc Comm. on AI & Courts.
What better way to honor Georgia Court Administrators Week than with @mygcca’s Fall Conference? Administrators from across Georgia are gathering today for superb training and collaboration. #GCCAleads
September 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
What better way to honor Georgia Court Administrators Week than with @mygcca’s Fall Conference? Administrators from across Georgia are gathering today for superb training and collaboration. #GCCAleads
This week is Georgia Court Administrators Week, proclaimed by Governor Kemp. We proudly celebrate the court administrators who keep our justice system running with fairness and efficiency.
September 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
This week is Georgia Court Administrators Week, proclaimed by Governor Kemp. We proudly celebrate the court administrators who keep our justice system running with fairness and efficiency.
The Supreme Court of Georgia Committee on Justice for Children recently hosted a two-day Root Cause Analysis to address delays to reunification in foster care cases.
September 18, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The Supreme Court of Georgia Committee on Justice for Children recently hosted a two-day Root Cause Analysis to address delays to reunification in foster care cases.
Thank you, Vice Chief Judge Elizabeth Gobeil of the Court of Appeals of Georgia, for speaking at the Judicial Council/AOC all staff meeting this morning. We were inspired by the story of how she became the leader (and great public speaker!) she is today.
September 18, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Thank you, Vice Chief Judge Elizabeth Gobeil of the Court of Appeals of Georgia, for speaking at the Judicial Council/AOC all staff meeting this morning. We were inspired by the story of how she became the leader (and great public speaker!) she is today.