Administrative Office of the Courts

The May 2026 Georgia Courts Journal is available!

May 2026 - The Georgia Courts Journal Greetings Georgia Courts Journal readers,  May opened with celebrations across Georgia in honor of Law Day and this year’s theme, “The Rule of Law and the American Dream.” Co-hosted by Georgia Lawyers for the Rule of Law and the State Bar of Georgia, Georgia Supreme Court Justice Charl...

The Judicial Council Standing Committee on Technology met yesterday and heard an extensive update from the Georgia Courts Case Management System Project and a report from Judicial Council/AOC CTO, Ben Luke.

For 2026, we asked our team why they chose a career in public service. Our staff’s dedication to supporting Georgia’s courts is why we’re proud to serve at the Judicial Council of Georgia/Administrative Office of the Courts.

Congratulations to Senior Judge Benjamin W. Studdard, III, honored with the Justice Logan E. Bleckley Award by the Atlanta Bar Association’s Litigation Section. He is the first State Court Judge outside Atlanta/Fulton to receive it.

Vice Chair, Presiding Judge Sara Doyle, led a meeting of the Judicial Council Standing Committee on Access to Justice yesterday. Agenda items included GLSP’s Legal Kiosk Project, developing forms for use by self-represented litigants, and modernizing court notices.

Happy National Interpreter’s Appreciation Day!

Today, we celebrate our incredible Court Interpreters and the vital work you do every single day. Your dedication, professionalism, and commitment ensure that individuals across Georgia have meaningful access to justice. We are truly grateful for the essential role you play in our courts.

To show our appreciation, we invite you to join us for a casual Coffee & Conversations session on May 27th. This will be a relaxed space to connect, share experiences, and engage with fellow interpreters. We would love to see you there!

Thank you for your continued service and for making a difference in the lives of so many.