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Eviction in Henry County, Georgia

Where eviction cases are filed in Henry County, what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.

Quick facts: eviction in Henry County

Eviction court
Magistrate Court of Henry County — Magistrate court (dispossessory) Court page
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
Renter households
21,800 (25% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Henry County

Eviction cases in Henry County are heard by the Magistrate Court of Henry County (Magistrate court (dispossessory)).

Court eviction page

The county's Magistrate Court page links to the court calendar and the list of approved process servers. The court runs a civil e-filing site for dispossessory filings, answers and writ of possession applications.

The Georgia eviction process

Georgia state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Henry County:

  1. 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))
  2. Landlord files a sworn dispossessory affidavit
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Hearing (usually within about 7 days if a valid defense is raised); judgment
  6. 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

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Rent in Henry County

Median gross rent in Henry County: $1,674/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; dispossessory proceedings follow O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50 et seq.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Henry County?
Eviction cases in Henry County are filed with the Magistrate Court of Henry County.
Where can I get help with an eviction in Henry County?
Georgia Legal Services Program.

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.