Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs has announced his resignation from the Supreme Court of Georgia, effective March 31, 2025, which is the last day of the current term. He plans to return to private practice in South Georgia. In his resignation letter to Gov. Brian Kemp, he highlighted his 25 years of service in elective office, including over 21 years as a judge. Chief Justice Boggs expressed that he aimed to serve the public trust and found it rewarding to improve the state’s judicial system.

He was appointed to the Supreme Court by Gov. Nathan Deal in December 2016 and was reelected in 2018 and 2024, becoming Chief Justice in July 2022. During his tenure, he chaired the Judicial Council of Georgia and worked on judicial security, civil justice issues, and the impact of artificial intelligence in courts. He also collaborated with the Office of Bar Admissions and the Supreme Court’s Committee on Access to Justice to enhance access to justice and addressed case backlogs from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gov. Kemp will appoint a new Justice to take his place on the Court, which will also choose its next Chief Justice. Before joining the Supreme Court, Chief Justice Boggs served on the Court of Appeals of Georgia, as a Superior Court Judge, and was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives. He is involved in various criminal justice reform councils and organizations.

In his letter, he said he is stepping down to begin a new chapter in his life, especially as his wife has retired and he has growing family obligations. He expressed gratitude for his time as Chief Justice and for the support he received from colleagues and citizens.