Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Hugh Thompson announced this week his intention to step down in January after twenty two years on the high court.  Presiding Justice P. Harris Hines will take over as Chief Justice following Thompson’s retirement.  Governor Nathan Deal will appoint a new judge to the State Supreme Court, which is already adding two new members next year for a total of nine Justices.  For a lifetime of service as a judge including many years on the state’s highest court, Thompson’s ship is RISING…

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