Eviction in Cobb County (Marietta), Georgia
Where eviction cases are filed in Cobb County (Marietta), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Cobb County (Marietta)
- Eviction court
- Magistrate Court of Cobb County (Civil Division) — Magistrate court (dispossessory proceedings) Court page
- Filing fee
- $60.50 dispossessory filing + $25 Sheriff's entry of service per defendant Cobb County Magistrate Court - Fees and Forms
- Notice before filing (state law)
- Before filing a dispossessory affidavit for unpaid rent, late fees, utilities, or other charges, the landlord must give the tenant a notice to vacate or pay all past-due amounts within three business days. The notice must be posted in a sealed envelope conspicuously on the door of the property AND delivered by any additional method(s) agreed upon in the rental agreement. Georgia rules
- HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026)
- $1,820/month HUD
- Renter households
- 97,524 (33% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-22
Where eviction cases are filed in Cobb County (Marietta)
Eviction cases in Cobb County (Marietta) are heard by the Magistrate Court of Cobb County (Civil Division) (Magistrate court (dispossessory proceedings)).
- Cobb County Magistrate Court — 32 Waddell Street, Marietta, GA 30090 (main 770-528-8900; Civil Division 770-528-8910) · website
Court eviction page · E-filing · Search court records · Self-help center
Civil Division (Small Claims Court) handles dispossessory cases. Court calendars: https://www.cobbcounty.gov/magistrate-court/magistrate-court-calendars. Office hours Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
How much it costs to file an eviction in Cobb County (Marietta)
$60.50 dispossessory filing + $25 Sheriff's entry of service per defendant
Writ of possession fee not listed on the fee page. No effective date shown.
Source: Cobb County Magistrate Court - Fees and Forms
How eviction cases work locally
| Mediation | Volunteer mediation program (first in Georgia, 1994) now covers dispossessory cases; mediators are registered with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution; no additional cost. Mediation Office 770-528-3074. Source: Official source |
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| Eviction clinic at hearings | Atlanta Legal Aid offers free consultations to eligible tenants with eviction hearings on Fridays at 9:00 am and 1:30 pm, first come first served. Source: Official source |
The Georgia eviction process
Georgia state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Cobb County (Marietta):
- Demand for possession; for nonpayment, a notice to vacate or pay within 3 business days, posted in a sealed envelope on the door and delivered by any additional method in the lease (O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50(c)-(d))
- Landlord files a sworn dispossessory affidavit
- Summons served by sheriff/deputy, constable, or (since 7/1/2025) an approved process server: personal service, an adult resident, or post-and-mail the same day; tack-and-mail alone supports possession but not a money judgment if tenant defaults
- Tenant answers orally or in writing within 7 days of service (tendering all rent allegedly owed plus the cost of the dispossessory warrant within 7 days of service is a complete defense, which the landlord must accept only once in any 12-month period); if the case is not decided within 2 weeks, tenant must pay rent into court
- Hearing (usually within about 7 days if a valid defense is raised); judgment
- Writ of possession after 7 days; sheriff supervises removal and property is placed on landlord's land. Either party may appeal within 7 days; tenant must pay rent into court to stay in the unit
Full Georgia eviction rules with sources →
Rent in Cobb County (Marietta)
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $1,585 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,660 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,820 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,182 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,605 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Cobb County (Marietta): $1,730/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
County tenant ordinance
No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified.
Eviction help in Cobb County (Marietta)
Free legal help
- Atlanta Legal Aid Society (Cobb) — Free civil legal help for eligible low-income people; intake 404-524-5811 Mon-Thu 9-11 am (per Cobb Magistrate Court). Runs the Friday eviction clinic and Law Library consultations.
- Cobb Justice Foundation — Linked by the court for clinics and services.
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Related
- Georgia landlord-tenant law
- How long an eviction takes in Georgia
- Georgia eviction notice periods
- Notice deadline calculator
- How to evict a tenant in Georgia (landlords)
Frequently asked questions
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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.