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Frank O'Connell confirmed by joint judiciary committees as chief judge of Georgia Tax Court

Joint House and Senate Judiciary Committees · December 19, 2025
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The joint House and Senate Judiciary committees unanimously approved Frank O'Connell, the state revenue commissioner, to be chief judge of the newly created Georgia Tax Court after a hearing in which he described his long service at the Department of Revenue and pledged to issue clear, reliable rulings.

Frank O'Connell, current commissioner of the Georgia Department of Revenue, was unanimously approved by a joint session of the House and Senate Judiciary committees to become chief judge of the Georgia Tax Court. The committees voted by raised hands after a brief hearing in which O'Connell outlined his credentials and judicial approach.

O'Connell told the panel he was "honored to appear before you today as Governor Kemp's nominee to serve as chief judge of the Georgia tax court," highlighting nearly 23 years at the Department of Revenue, including roles as…

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