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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.
Wed, 09/11/2024
Chief Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr., announces that on September 30, 2024, after nearly 25 years of distinguished service to our Court, the Federal Judiciary, and the people of Georgia and the United States, the Honorable Charles A. Pannell, Jr.,...
Mon, 09/09/2024
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has proposed amendments to Local Rule 83.1(E) governing attorney withdrawal and invites comments by October 9. More details are in the official notice available...
Fri, 08/16/2024
The Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure has approved publication of proposed amendments to the following federal rules and forms and invites comments by February 17, 2025:
Appellate Rules 29 and 32, Appendix on Length...
Mon, 08/05/2024
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has proposed amendments to its local rules and invites comments by September 4, 2024. More details are in the official notice available here...
Tue, 07/23/2024
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...
Fri, 06/28/2024
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia is joining district courts from across the country to present the 2024 Virtual POWER Act Event on July 19, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. ET. The event is designed to promote pro bono services to...
Thu, 06/20/2024
Due to lack of air conditioning, the Gainesville division of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia will close at 12:45 p.m. on Thursday June 20. The Atlanta, Newnan, and Rome divisions of the Court will continue to operate...
Fri, 06/14/2024
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has appointed a new non-attorney member to its standing Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel to serve a term ending March 31, 2025. More details are in the appointment order available...
Wed, 04/03/2024
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has proposed amendments to its local rules and invites comments by May 3, 2024. More details are in the official notice available here.
Tue, 04/02/2024
Amendments to Local Rules 5.1(G) and 72.1(E) and Local Criminal Rule 59(2) and (3) Are Now in Effect
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has approved amendments to Local Rules 5.1(G) and 72.1(E) and Local Criminal Rule 59(2) and (3) effective April 2, 2024. A document showing the changes to each rule is available...