'Fulfilled Her Purpose on the Court': Presiding Judge M. Yvette Miller Is 'Ready for a New Challenge'
After 25 years of service to the Georgia Court of Appeals, Presiding Judge M. Yvette Miller will retire from the intermediate appellate bench when her fourth term of office expires on Dec. 31. In an exclusive interview with the Daily Report, Miller said she'd "fulfilled her purpose on the court," before revealing that she's "ready for a new challenge."
December 23, 2024 at 09:00 AM
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What You Need to Know
- Georgia Court of Appeals Presiding Judge M. Yvette Miller set to retire at end of term on Dec. 31.
- Jurist says she's 'fulfilled [her] purpose' on the court after 25 years of service.
- 'Ready for a new challenge,' Miller expressed interest in mediation and arbitration after enjoying some time off.
- Judge-elect Jeff Davis will replace Miller on the intermediate appellate bench in 2025.
After 25 years of service to the Georgia Court of Appeals, Presiding Judge M. Yvette Miller will hang up her black robe and retire from the intermediate appellate bench when her fourth term of office expires on Dec. 31.
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