Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs announced Tuesday that he will resign from the Supreme Court of Georgia effective March 31, which is the last day of the Court’s current term.
He plans to return to private law practice in south Georgia.
In his hand-delivered letter of resignation to Gov. Brian Kemp, Justice Boggs noted his 25 years in elective office, including more than two decades of service as a judge at various state court levels.
“Throughout my service, I have endeavored to be a good steward of the public’s trust,” Chief Justice Boggs wrote. “During my 21 years as a judge, I have found it especially rewarding to contribute to efforts that improve our state’s judicial system for the citizens who rely on it to deliver justice for all.”
Chief Justice Boggs was appointed to the Supreme Court by then-Gov. Nathan Deal in December 2016 and won reelection to the bench in 2018 and 2024. He became Chief Justice in July 2022.
His successor will be appointed by Gov. Kemp.
