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Fulton County auction guide
Fulton County Sheriff tax sales take place on the courthouse steps at 136 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta. The county announces dates separately and publishes a courtesy property list before each sale.
Time and location
The county describes sales on the first Tuesday of the month, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., moving to the next business day if Tuesday is a legal holiday. Check its announced date before traveling to 136 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30303.
Property list
Advertisements run in a local newspaper for four weeks before the sale and include the owner's name and a property description. The county also links a Tax Sale List. Compare the list with the advertisement and confirm the parcel with the Sheriff's Office.
After the sale
The county says the Sheriff's tax deed and transfer tax form are completed and recorded within 30 days after the sale and payments are processed. The Levy Officer may rescind a sale within 30 days. Excess funds follow a separate application procedure after taxes and costs are paid.
Questions for the Sheriff
Ask about registration, deposits, payment, minimum bids and any online participation. The page does not provide those sale-specific terms. It describes a tax sale as a sale of a tax lien; confirm the instrument you would receive before bidding.
Official references
Schedules and procedures can change. This guide summarizes the cited sources; the county’s current auction notice controls the requirements for a particular sale.