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News & Announcements
Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court. You can also access archived news and announcements from this page.
Tue, 03/25/2025
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia is pleased to announce that it has selected Anna White Howard to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Magistrate Judge J. Clay Fuller in Gainesville, Georgia. She will...
Mon, 03/10/2025
In May and August 2025, the Administrative Office of the United States Courts will offer the Federal Court Interpreter Certification Examinations for Interpreters in Spanish. Registration is open now through May 2, 2025, for the written examination...
Mon, 01/27/2025
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia is accepting applications for a new magistrate judge to succeed retiring Magistrate Judge Walter E. Johnson in Rome, Georgia, beginning August 25, 2025, and a second magistrate judge to...
Fri, 01/24/2025
Residents of the Northern District of Georgia continue to receive fraudulent phone calls claiming that the victim failed to appear for jury duty in federal court and/or has an arrest warrant or similar adverse situation. The scammer tells the victim...
Wed, 01/22/2025
On Thursday January 23, 2025, the Atlanta and Newnan divisions of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia will delay opening two hours due to recent wintry weather. The Gainesville and Rome divisions of the Court will operate...
Wed, 01/22/2025
The Atlanta and Newnan divisions of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia will be closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, due to the dangerous driving conditions from wintry weather. The Gainesville and Rome divisions of the...
Wed, 01/08/2025
All Northern District of Georgia courthouses will be closed on Friday January 10, 2025, due to the winter storm. Contrary to a previous announcement, courthouses will not be open to allow filings via drop box.
Thu, 01/02/2025
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has extended the term of service of the standing Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel through and including December 31, 2025. The extension order is available...
Tue, 12/31/2024
All Northern District of Georgia courthouses will be closed on Thursday January 9, 2025, in honor of President Jimmy Carter.
Fri, 12/20/2024
All courthouses of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia will be closed December 24 (Christmas Eve) and December 25 (Christmas Day).