U.S. District Court - Northern District of Georgia
Recent News About U.S. District Court - Northern District of Georgia
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U.S. District Court appoints merit selection panel for magistrate judges
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has established a new standing Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel.
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U.S. District Court for Northern Georgia updates local rules effective December 2025
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has announced amendments to Local Rules 16.2 and 67.1, as well as Appendix B to the Local Rules, which will take effect on December 1, 2025.
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Federal courts implement amended civil, appellate, and bankruptcy rules effective December 2025
Amendments to several sets of federal rules and forms took effect on December 1, 2025.
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PACER Service Center provides guidance to reduce user call wait times
The PACER Service Center (PSC) has issued guidance to help reduce call wait times by encouraging users to contact the center only when necessary.
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U.S. District Court - Northern District of Georgia announces holiday closures for select courthouses
The Gainesville, Newnan, and Rome courthouses of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia will be closed on Friday, November 28, and Friday, December 26 for the holidays.
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U.S. District Court for Northern District of Georgia lifts stay on federal civil cases
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has announced that it is lifting the stay on civil litigation involving the United States and its agencies.
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Eleventh Circuit approves amendments to CJA Plan for Northern District of Georgia
Effective October 9, 2025, the Eleventh Circuit Judicial Council has approved changes to the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Plan for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.
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U.S. District Court for Northern District of Georgia issues order on sensitive document handling
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has issued Standing Order 25-03, which sets rules for handling highly sensitive documents.
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U.S. District Court pauses civil cases involving federal government due to funding lapse
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has announced a temporary halt to all civil litigation involving the United States as a party.
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U.S. District Court for Northern District of Georgia seeks comments on local rule amendments
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has approved changes to its Local Rules, specifically amending the Joint Preliminary Report and Discovery Plan (JPRDP) in Appendix B. These updates are intended to address how...
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New rules change service method for sealed filings in federal courts
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts in Washington, D.C. has announced changes to how sealed filings are handled in the federal judiciary’s Case Management / Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) system.
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Central Violations Bureau warns of scam websites impersonating its payment portal
A fraudulent website has been reported to be impersonating the Central Violations Bureau (CVB), potentially seeking to obtain personal or financial information from users under false pretenses.
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Court appoints Theodore S. Hertzberg as U.S. Attorney for Northern District of Georgia
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has appointed Theodore S. Hertzberg as the U.S. Attorney for the district, effective September 10, 2025.
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Court’s electronic filing system experiences outage on August 28
The electronic filing system for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia experienced a technical issue on August 28, 2025.
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Lawrence R. Sommerfeld appointed magistrate judge in Atlanta federal court
Lawrence R. Sommerfeld has been selected to serve as a magistrate judge in Atlanta, according to an announcement from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.
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Judicial Conference seeks public input on proposed rule amendments
The Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure has released proposed changes to several federal rules and forms.
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Court to host CLE seminar on legal writing led by Emory professor
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, in partnership with the Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, will hold a continuing legal education (CLE) seminar focused on legal writing.
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Eleventh Circuit seeks public comments on proposed rule amendments
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit is considering changes to its local rules and is seeking public input on the proposed amendments.
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John H. Rains IV selected as magistrate judge in Rome
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has announced the selection of John H. Rains IV as a new magistrate judge in Rome, Georgia.
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Eleventh Circuit seeks input on Judge Ellis-Monro's reappointment
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit is evaluating the reappointment of Bankruptcy Judge Barbara Ellis-Monro for another 14-year term in the Northern District of Georgia, located in Atlanta.