Supreme Court of Georgia

The 11th Circuit declined to resolve whether insurers must defend pharmacies in opioid crisis lawsuits, instead certifying the issue to Georgia and Florida's Supreme Courts due to ambiguity in state insurance law. Insurers argue their policies exclude coverage for economic losses tied to the opioid epidemic, while the lawsuits allege pharmacy practices caused bodily injuries like addiction and overdose.

Incumbent Georgia Supreme Court justices Charlie Bethel and Sarah Warren retained their seats after defeating Democratic-backed challengers in a nonpartisan primary election. Bethel narrowly held his position with 51.1% of the vote, while Warren led with nearly 60% of the vote, both emphasizing a commitment to a nonpartisan judiciary.