Cobb County magistrate court

Doorway to magistrate court, the court which conducts eviction hearings

Economy July 27, 2021

Judge Murphy’s efforts to lessen the effects of the eviction crisis featured in White House hearing

The efforts of Cobb County Chief Magistrate Judge Brendan Murphy to lessen the effects of the impending eviction crisis were featured in the Second White House Eviction Prevention Convening. Murphy…

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,…

Economy September 3, 2020

Judge Murphy halts Cobb evictions due to federal order

Cobb County Chief Magistrate Judge Brendan Murphy announced yesterday that the magistrate court will halt eviction hearings for non-payment in Cobb County due to the recent presidential executive order. The…

Cobb County July 30, 2020

Judge Murphy issues new FAQ on Cobb County evictions

Chief Magistrate Judge Brendan Murphy issued a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the status and policies regarding evictions in Cobb County. The following text is taken verbatim from the PDF…

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,…

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

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…

Cobb County June 22, 2020

Brendan Murphy to conduct Rental Assistance Information Session

Cobb County Chief Magistrate Judge Brendan F. Murphy will conduct a Rental Assistance Information Session Wednesday, June 24th at 1:00 p.m. in Courtroom M202 of Magistrate Court. A link will…

Monica DeLancy at lectern during December Cobb BOC meeting in article about DeLancy endorses Edwards

Cobb County June 22, 2020

As eviction hearings set to resume after July 13, Monica DeLancy sends letter to Magistrate Court and BOC

Cobb County Magistrate Court is set to resume eviction hearings when the COVID-19 emergency order is lifted on July 13. Monica DeLancy, the founder and president of the We Thrive…

Cobb County March 20, 2020

Cobb eviction hearings postponed until further notice

Cobb eviction hearings (dispossessory hearings) have been put on hold until further notice. In addition, a list of other court procedures deemed non-essential have been put on hold. According to…

Cobb County January 3, 2020

Monica DeLancy’s eviction hearing

The courtroom activity during Monica DeLancy’s eviction hearing on Friday December 20 was largely typical of eviction proceedings. But on this particular morning, there were only five days remaining until…

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