Magistrate Court of Cobb County

Please see the latest FAQs concerning eviction cases in the Magistrate Court of Cobb County. Congress has extended the CDC’s partial eviction moratorium until January 31. Due to unprecedented COVID spread, all eviction hearings are cancelled in the Magistrate Court until further order. If served, tenants still must file an Answer with the court. If applicable, tenants still must provide a CDC Declaration to their landlord. If the CDC protections do not apply, some tenants may still be subject to eviction if an order was previously entered or the tenant fails to file an Answer.

Please see link for Orders concerning in-person proceedings for all classes of court in the Cobb Judicial Circuit.

Our commitment to keeping you informed: A part-time Magistrate Court intern tested positive for COVID-19 over the Christmas holiday. This person was last at the courthouse on 12/22/2020. Please keep this student in your thoughts and prayers as so many in our community continue to struggle with this pandemic.

The Magistrate Court will be closed today and tomorrow with the exception of the Warrant Division which will be open as always. Merry Christmas!

Please see the below Order limiting in-person proceedings to essential functions. The Clerk’s Office remains open to serve the public. Important note: Litigant deadlines are NOT tolled. Litigants must comply with all applicable deadlines, including Answer deadlines.