New Chief Judge

Monday, February 27, 2023

New Chief Judge

The Honorable Austin E. Carter has been appointed as the Chief Judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Georgia by the judges of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia. Chief Judge Carter’s appointment is effective March 1, 2023. He succeeds Chief Judge James P. Smith, who has served as Chief Judge since January 2015.