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- ↑ Georgia Official Directory of United States Congressmen, State, and County Officers (1990), page 39
- 1 2 3 "Court of Appeals of Georgia, M. Yvette Miller, Presiding Judge".
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- ↑ "Judge Miller Sworn In As New Chief Judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals".
- ↑ "JNC recommends candidates for the Supreme Court of Georgia" (Press release). Georgia Judicial Nominating Commission. October 3, 2016.
