Cobb to host event on rental and mortgage assistance
One of the crises brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic is the inability of many citizens to keep current with their rent and mortgage payments because of lack of income…
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Eviction Prevention Committee formed in Cobb County
Monica DeLancy, a well-known renters rights advocate and the founder of We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association sent the following announcement of the formation of an Eviction Prevention Committee. Are…
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…
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 eviction hearings canceled
Cobb County Chief Magistrate Judge Brendan Murphy announced in a press release this afternoon that July eviction hearings in Magistrate Court have been canceled. Judge Murphy distributed the following notice:…
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…
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 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…
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…