News & Announcements: 2021-02

Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court. You can also access archived news and announcements from this page.

Wed, 2021-02-10

Proposed LBR 9072-1 and Proposed LBR 9073-1

The Court proposes the addition of two new local rules, LBR 9072-1 Orders and LBR 9073-1 Hearings which clarify the possibility of dismissal for failure to prosecute for motions, applications...

Tue, 2021-02-09

Updated Guidance on LBR 9004-1(c) Notice Form Language

Bankruptcy Practitioners in the Middle District of Georgia,

On February 5, we issued guidance to bankruptcy practitioners in the Middle District of Georgia regarding...

Fri, 2021-02-05

Local Bankruptcy Rule 9004-1 Notice - Additional Information

The Court previously issued Administrative Orders 137 and 139, which require many hearings (including all Macon and Columbus Division hearings) to be conducted telephonically...

Thu, 2021-02-04

Administrative Order #140

In response to recent disclosures of wide-spread breaches of both private sector and government computer systems, the Court has entered Administrative Order #140 which immediately adds new security procedures...