News & Announcements

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.

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...

Tue, 2021-01-26

Amendment to LBR 2091-1 Attorneys - Withdrawals

A proposed amendment to Local Bankruptcy Rule (LBR) 2091-1 Attorneys-Withdrawals is issued for public commentary through February 28, 2021. The proposed amendment allows attorneys to...

Tue, 2021-01-19

Updated Guide to the Small Business Reorganization Act

The “Guide to the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019” written by Judge Paul W. Bonapfel of the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia has been updated....

Tue, 2020-12-15

Holiday Court Closure

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Georgia will be closed Thursday, December 24, 2020 and Friday, December 25, 2020 for the Christmas Holiday. The Court will also be closed on Friday,...

Mon, 2020-12-07

Columbus Chapter 13 Staff Attorney Position Announcement

Jonathan W. DeLoach, Standing Chapter 13 Trustee for the Columbus, Albany, and Valdosta divisions of the Middle District of Georgia, is accepting applications for the position of...

Mon, 2020-12-07

Public Notices Regarding the Availability of U. S. Bankruptcy Judgeship Positions in the Middle District of Florida and the Reappointment of the incumbent Bankruptcy Administrator for the Northern District of Alabama.

The United States...

Mon, 2020-11-09

Changes to Federal Rules Effective December 1, 2020

Please see this memo issued by the Clerk of Court regarding changes to Federal...

Thu, 2020-10-01

Chapter 13 Trustee Notification

This is a reminder that effective Thursday, October 1, 2020, Mr. Jonathan W. DeLoach has assumed duties as the Standing Chapter 13 Trustee for the Court's Columbus, Albany, and Valdosta divisions.

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