‘Honor of a lifetime’: Exiting Ga. chief justice shares thoughts
ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs sat for the last time on the bench of the Supreme Court of Georgia’s courtroom Tuesday, presiding over the first day of March 2025 oral arguments.
He will preside for the last time on Wednesday during a special session of oral arguments in Cartersville.
Boggs is reg from the court effective March 31 after more than eight years as a justice.
He was appointed to the high court in December 2016 by then-Gov. Nathan Deal and was later elected to two six-year . He was named chief justice by his fellow justices in March 2022 and initiated ongoing efforts to improve judicial security, address the state’s civil justice gap and respond to the challenges and promises of generative artificial intelligence in the courts.
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Presiding Justice Nels S.D. Peterson, who will become chief justice on April 1, began Tuesday’s session of oral arguments with remarks honoring Boggs and highlighting his work ethic, commitment to public service and humility.
After a standing ovation from his fellow justices and a full courtroom of staff, attorneys, and observers, Boggs expressed his appreciation.
“It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve as chief justice with what I consider to be the best colleagues in the best court in the country,” he said. He also thanked the “invaluable” court professionals and staff with whom he has worked.
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