Atlanta, October 22, 2024 – The Court of Appeals of Georgia looks forward to honoring and celebrating with Presiding Judge M. Yvette Miller as she prepares to retire from the Court after 25 years of dedicated service. She will retire from the Court of Appeals at the end of her current term this year.
Presiding Judge Miller made history in 1999 when she became the first African-American woman to serve on the Court of Appeals when then-Gov. Roy Barnes appointed her. A decade later, she achieved another milestone by becoming the first woman of color to hold the position of Chief Judge on the Court.
During her tenure as Chief Judge, Presiding Judge Miller spearheaded implementation of the e-filing initiative, a groundbreaking move that significantly enhanced access to the appellate court for attorneys and parties across the state of Georgia. This innovation underscored her commitment to advancing efficiency and inclusivity in all stages of the judicial process, ultimately allowing the Court to continue all operations remotely throughout the pandemic.
The Court invited the public to watch the retirement ceremony live on October 24, at 4:00 p.m. The video of this occasion can be found by visiting: https://www.gaappeals.us/videos-of-historical-significance/