Eviction Service and Airplane Evictions Act; enact

More servers can deliver tenants' eviction papers

Georgia law adds approved process servers to those allowed to serve eviction papers, alongside sheriffs, deputies, and lawful county constables. After the required eviction affidavit is made, courts issue a summons for service. The summons and affidavit must first be served personally on the tenant. If that fails, papers may go to someone living there who is legally able to act for themselves. If reasonable efforts find no such resident, the server may post copies on the property's door. Copies must also be sent that same day by first-class mail to the tenant's last known address, if any. The server must record the posting and mailing on the affidavit filed in the case.