The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has established a new standing Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel. The panel will serve a three-year term beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2028. According to the court's announcement, "The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has appointed a new standing Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel to serve a three-year term from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028. The appointment order is available here."
This panel is responsible for reviewing and recommending candidates for magistrate judge positions within the district.