COURT OF APPEALS OF GEORGIA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JUDGE CHARLES B. MIKELL TO SERVE AS CHIEF JUDGE

Atlanta, Georgia, October 20, 2011 - Chief Judge Ellington announced today that Judge Charles B. Mikell will serve as Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals of Georgia from November 14, 2011 through January 16, 2012.

In a unanimous vote on October 19, 2011, the Judges of the Court of Appeals of Georgia voted for Chief Judge Ellington to step aside for Judge Mikell to serve as Chief Judge. Judge Ellington will resume his term of office as Chief Judge on January 17, 2012 and serve until the end of 2012 or until another Chief Judge is elected by the judges of the Court.

Judge Mikell has served on the Court of Appeals of Georgia since his appointment in May 2000. Prior to his appointment to the Court of Appeals of Georgia he served on the Superior and State Courts of Chatham County.

For questions or more information contact:

Holly K. O. Sparrow

Clerk and Court Administrator

Court of Appeals of Georgia

(404) 656-3450