Fulton County Marshal's Department (FCMD) and enforces the orders, writs and precepts of the State and Magistrate Courts of Fulton County, and other courts of component judicial authority. The department is also responsible for Civil Processes, Evictions, Criminal Warrants and Executive Administration.
If you are evicted, you will generally have seven days to leave the property.
Georgia Eviction Process Timeline Timelines may vary depending on the court schedule and response times of both the landlord and tenant. Typically, evictions in this state can take anywhere from one to several months.
Georgia Eviction Timeline (2025) StageTimelineKey Points Initial Notice Period 3 days to 60 days Based on the reason for eviction and lease type Filing and Serving Notice 7 days Tenant must respond or comply within this timeframe Writ of Possession 7 days after judgment Tenant must vacate within 7 days
Trial Attendance: Landlords must attend the eviction trial. Judgment Wait: After the trial, landlords await the court's judgment on the case. The notice period can take as short as 24 hours to 60 days, depending on the landlord's leniency.