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Doorway to magistrate court, the court which conducts eviction hearings

Health Care August 29, 2021

Judge Murphy updates Cobb eviction FAQ in light of recent Supreme Court decision striking down eviction moratorium

Cobb County Chief Magistrate Judge Brendan F. Murphy updated his eviction FAQ with information about the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to strike down the eviction moratorium put in place…

Economy August 7, 2021

Cobb Chief Magistrate Judge Murphy issues new eviction FAQ

Cobb County Chief Magistrate Judge Brendan Murphy issued an updated Frequently Asked Questions document on evictions, with a particular emphasis on the latest extension of the eviction moratorium. The document…

Economy August 2, 2021

Agencies, advocates and courts prepare for jump in evictions after moratorium ends

By Mark Woolsey With the expiration of the federal COVID-related rental eviction moratorium this past weekend, advocates for renters, social service agencies, and the courts say they expect an increase…

photo of Cobb Superior Court building from the front with a blue sky with clouds in the background

Cobb County July 28, 2021

Cobb BOC approves court renovations for COVID-19 safety measures

At its meeting Tuesday evening the Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved the use of $3,957,800.00 for extensive renovations to Cobb County’s courts. The vote passed 4-0, with Commissioner Keli…

Cobb County May 2, 2021

Cobb Chief Magistrate Murphy named “2021 Workhorse of the Year”

Cobb County Chief Magistrate Judge Brendan Murphy was name “2021 Workhorse of the Year” by the Council of Magistrate Judges. According to a news release on the Cobb County website,…

Cobb County July 27, 2020

Three Cobb Magistrate Judges appointed

According to a news release posted to the Cobb County website, Chief Magistrate Judge Brendan Murphy appointed three part-time judges to Cobb County Magistrate Court. The judge-designates are Rita Cherry,…

Cobb County July 10, 2020

Nine Cobb County court employees test positive for COVID-19

Cobb County Superior Court Chief Judge Reuben Green issued a series of orders after nine courthouse personnel tested positive for COVID-19. The first order was entitled “Notice to the Bar…

2020 Elections May 29, 2020

Daniele Johnson: candidate for Cobb County Superior Court

The following press release was provided to the Courier by the campaign of Daniele Johnson, a candidate for Cobb County Superior Court Judge. The race is nonpartisan, so the winner…

Judge Kellie Hill standing beside the bench

2020 Elections May 26, 2020

Kellie Hill: Candidate for Superior Court judge

Kellie Hill is a candidate for judge of Cobb County Superior Court. The race is nonpartisan, so the winner of the June 9 election will replace retiring Judge Lark Ingram…

2020 Elections May 9, 2020

Anulewicz, Rhett endorse Hill for Superior Court

Judge Kellie Hill picked up the endorsements of two state legislators, Rep. Teri Anulewicz and Sen. Michael “Doc” Rhett, in her bid for a seat on the Cobb County Superior…

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