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TAX SALES

TAX SALES

A tax sale is the sale of a Tax Lien by a governmental entity for unpaid property taxes by the property’s owner.
Fulton County Sheriff’s Tax Sales are held on the first Tuesday of each month, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. (except when the first Tuesday of the month falls on a legal holiday in which case the sale is held the next business day).

Nov 5, 2024 Sheriff’s Levy Sale

The tax sales will be held on the courthouse steps of 136 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30303. A courtesy listing of properties for sale is available in the Wednesday edition of the South Fulton Neighbor newspaper, for a four-week period prior to the Tuesday Sale date. Each advertisement shows the owner’s name, a description of the property to be sold, and the amount of the tax due (O.C.G.A. § 9-13-140; 9-13-141; 9-13-142). ACCORDING TO O.C.G.A. § 9-13-170, ANY PERSON WHO BECOMES THE PURCHASER OF ANY REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY AT ANY SALE MADE AT PUBLIC OUTCRY WHO FAILS OR REFUSES TO COMPLY WITH THE TERMS OF THE SALE WHEN REQUESTED TO DO SO, SHALL BE LIABLE FOR THE AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE MONEY. IT SHALL BE THE LEVYING OFFICER’S OPTION EITHER TO PROCEED AGAINST THE PURCHASER FOR THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE MONEY, OR TO RESELL THE REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY AND THEN PROCEED AGAINST THE FIRST PURCHASER FOR ANY DEFICIENCY ARISING FROM THE SALE.

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