ATLANTA â A judge from the Georgia Court of Appeals is moving up to the state Supreme Court.
Gov. Brian Kemp Tuesday named Judge Verda Colvin to fill the vacancy left at the beginning of this month by Harold Melton, who stepped down as the state Supreme Courtâs chief justice to enter private practice.
âIt is an honor to appoint such an experienced and accomplished justice to our stateâs Supreme Court,â Kemp said. âWith Justice Colvin on the bench, Georgiaâs highest court is gaining an immensely talented and principled judge who will help guide it in the years to come.â