Georgia
Georgia Supreme Court chief justice to step down at end of March
Michael Boggs (Supreme Court of Georgia)
ATLANTA – Georgia’s highest court will need a new chief justice.
Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Boggs announced on Tuesday that he will be stepping down from the bench at the end of March.
The backstory:
Chief Justice Michael Boggs, a prominent figure in Georgia’s judicial system, has announced his decision to step down from the Georgia Supreme Court at the end of March. Boggs, who hails from Pierce County in south Georgia, has dedicated 25 years to public service, holding various positions including state representative, superior court judge, Court of Appeals judge, and Supreme Court justice. He was appointed to the Supreme Court by then-Governor Nathan Deal in December 2016 and has been reelected twice. In July 2022, he assumed the role of chief justice.
What we know:
In a letter addressed to Governor Brian Kemp, Chief Justice Boggs expressed his intention to leave the bench at the conclusion of the court term. He plans to return to private practice, as stated in a news release from the Supreme Court. Boggs highlighted his commitment to being a “good steward of the public’s trust” and found it rewarding to contribute to efforts that enhance Georgia’s judicial system. His resignation is influenced by “increasing family and personal obligations,” especially following his wife’s recent retirement from full-time teaching.
What’s next:
With Boggs stepping down, Governor Kemp will be responsible for appointing a new justice to the Georgia Supreme Court. Subsequently, the justices will select a new chief justice to lead the court. This transition marks a significant change in the state’s judicial leadership and presents an opportunity for new perspectives within the court.
Why you should care:
The resignation of Chief Justice Boggs is a pivotal moment for Georgia’s judicial system. His departure not only signifies a change in leadership but also opens the door for potential shifts in the court’s dynamics and decision-making processes. As the state prepares for this transition, the appointment of a new justice and the selection of a new chief justice will be crucial in shaping the future of Georgia’s legal landscape.
The Source: This Associated Press article uses information released by the Georgia Supreme Court.
A Griffin, Georgia man is now under arrest, charged in connection with a cold case homicide investigation in New Jersey, prosecutors say.
It’s been nearly 37 years since 42-year-old Mauricio Cuadra was shot during an apparent home invasion; now, authorities say 62-year-old Joseph Quiros-Soto is charged with his murder.
Officials say on Aug. 9, 1989, the officers with the Bayonne Police Department responded to reports of a home invasion and shooting at an apartment on the 400 block of Avenue C. Inside the home, they found Cuadra suffering from a gunshot wound. Cuadra died shortly after.
The case remained a mystery until 2024, when Quiros-Soto confessed to the murder to police in Locust Grove, Georgia, saying that he had become a born-again Christian, NJ.com reports.
Police told the outlet that he gave the detectives details of the crime and allowed visiting Hudson County authorities to take a DNA sample, which matched a stain on the victim.
Authorities were eventually able to obtain a warrant for the Georgia man’s arrest. On May 27, 2026, deputies with the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office arrested Quiros-Soto at his home in Griffin, charging him with murder and murder during the commission of a burglary.
Quiros-Soto is being detained in Georgia, awaiting extradition to New Jersey.
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State baseball has made the super regionals in the NCAA Tournament and will face a team its already played four times.
The No. 14 national seed Bulldogs (43-17) are matched up with No. 3 Georgia (49-12). The best-of-three series will take place in Athens, Georgia, because Georgia is the higher seed.
The super regionals run from June 5-8, and the winner will make the College World Series.
MSU is 0-4 against Georgia this season, getting swept at Dudy Noble Field and then losing a fourth time in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals. Georgia won the SEC regular season and tournament championships.
Both teams made it through their regionals without a loss. Mississippi State blew out Louisiana 19-5 on May 31, while Georgia defeated Liberty.
MSU has played Georgia only once in postseason history, losing in the 1990 College World Series.
Mississippi State baseball history in super regionals
Mississippi State has played in 10 super regionals and won five of them. It has won three straight super regionals. MSU is 2-4 as the visiting team in super regionals.
New Mississippi State coach Brian O’Connor is 7-2 in super regionals.
NCAA baseball tournament schedule
- Super regionals: June 5-8
- College World Series: June 12-22
Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for The Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@usatodayco.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_.
Georgia football landed a pair of commitments Sunday for its 2027 recruiting class.
Wide receiver Taurean Rawlins from Mount Vernon School in Atlanta posted on his X account on May 31 that he’s pledged to the Bulldogs.
Georgia also picked up a commitment from offensive tackle DJ Dotson from Hattiesburg, Miss., he posted on his Instagram account.
Both are rated 3-star prospects.
“I loved the support and love they showed towards me and my family,” Dotson said in a text message to the Athens Banner-Herald.
The 6-foot, 175-pound Rawlins is rated the No. 58 wide receiver in the 2027 class and the No. 478 overall prospect.
Rawlins had 67 catches for 1,395 yards and 17 touchdowns last season, according to MaxPreps.
Rawlins and Dotson give Georgia 10 commitments for this cycle.
Rawlins is the first wide receiver commitment. He also had offers from Ohio State, Florida and Michigan.
Georgia signed four wide receivers in its 2026 class: Craig Dandridge, Ryan Mosley, Dallas Dickerson and late addition Tre Shields.
Rawlins’ coach at Mount Vernon is former Georgia star wide receiver Terrence Edwards.
The 6-foot-7, 330-pound Dotson is rated as the nation’s No. 85 offensive tackle prospect and the No. 851 overall prospect.
He picked Georgia over Ole Miss, LSU and Georgia Tech, according to 247Sports.
Georgia also has offensive line commitments in its 2027 class from Kelsey Adams from Langston Hughes, Abram Eisenhower from Lowndes and Ty Johnson from Mount Pleasant, S.C.
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