Gov. Brian Kemp's Judicial Nominating Commission released the names of 101 judges and lawyers who have been nominated to fill an opening on the Court of Appeals of Georgia created by the August death of Judge Stephen Goss.

The list of potential candidates includes at least 26 judges.

This is Kemp's first appellate court opening since he became governor in January. Gov. Nathan Deal's JNC, when faced with large numbers of candidates, often chose a smaller number to interview and recommended a shortlist from those candidates.