The rules are in the Georgia Code
The Georgia Attorney General's office explains that the procedures for foreclosure are spelled out in the Official Code of Georgia, sections 44-14-162 through 44-14-162.4. Those sections, and the security deed you signed, are what the lender has to follow.
Thirty days' notice, four weeks of advertising
Georgia law requires the lender's notice to be sent at least 30 days before the proposed sale date, by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested. The sale must also be advertised in the county's official newspaper for legal notices for four consecutive weeks before it takes place. The date on that notice is the one every other decision is measured against.
The sale day is fixed
By law, Georgia foreclosure sales take place on the first Tuesday of the month, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. If a sale of the house is going to be part of your plan, ask the servicer in writing for a payoff figure and how a pending sale affects the scheduled date.
Get independent advice while there is time
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau points homeowners to housing counselors approved by HUD, who can offer independent advice, often at little or no cost. A counselor or an attorney can explain the alternatives available to you. A conversation about selling does not pause the foreclosure process by itself.
Authoritative sources
These official resources are starting points for records or public guidance. They do not replace property-specific professional advice.
- Mortgage and foreclosure informationGeorgia Attorney General: code sections, notice, advertising, and sale day.
- Find a housing counselorCFPB: HUD-approved housing counselors.
This material is general education. Contract, legal, tax, title, probate, foreclosure, tenant, insurance, safety, and property-condition questions may require qualified professional advice.


