§ 22-2-1. “Condemnor” Defined
As used in this article, the term “condemnor” means any person or corporation which has been authorized by the General Assembly to exercise the power of eminent domain.
§ 22-2-20. Persons Entitled to Receive Notice Generally
Any person seeking to condemn property for public purposes shall serve a notice of condemnation on the owner of the property or of any remainder, reversion, mortgage, lease, security deed, or other interest therein. History. Ga. L. 1894, p. 95, § 4; Civil Code 1895, § 4660; Civil Code 1910, § 5209; Code 1933, § […]
§ 22-2-21. Direction of Notice Where Owner a Minor or Under Disability; Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem
If the owner of the property or of any interest therein is a minor or under any disability whatsoever, notice of condemnation shall be served upon his or her guardian. If there is no guardian, notice shall be served personally on the minor and on the judge of the probate court of the county where […]
§ 22-2-22. Serving Notice on Trustees of Trust Property and Remaindermen
If the property or interest sought to be condemned is held in trust or if the condemnation is directed toward property in which remainders have been created, notice shall be served on the trustee and on any persons who have an interest under the conveyance. History. Ga. L. 1894, p. 95, § 8; Civil Code […]
§ 22-2-23. Direction of Notice Where Owner or Guardian a Nonresident; Representation by Judge of the Probate Court of Nonresident Owners and Others Whose Addresses Are Unknown
If the owner of the property or of any interest therein or the guardian of any owner resides out of the state, notice shall be served on the person in possession of the property or interest. Notice shall also be served on the nonresident owner or owners or the nonresident guardian as provided in Code […]
§ 22-2-24. Direction of Notice Where Owner Unknown or Where Unknown Remaindermen Possible; Right of Owner to Second Assessment Upon His Appearance; Return of Surplus Award to Condemnor
If the owner of the property or of any interest therein is unknown or if there is a possibility of unborn remaindermen having an interest, notice shall be served on the person in actual possession of the property or interest and also on the judge of the probate court of the county where the property […]
§ 22-2-25. Manner and Time of Service
Unless service is acknowledged or waived, a copy of the notice of condemnation shall be served by a sheriff or deputy at least 15 days before the day fixed for assessing the damage either: Personally on the owner of the property or other interest or on the representative of any owner or on any other […]
§ 22-1-8. Exclusive Nature of Title
All persons authorized to take or damage private property for public purposes shall proceed as set forth in this title. History. Ga. L. 1894, p. 95, § 1; Civil Code 1895, § 4657; Civil Code 1910, § 5206; Code 1933, § 36-301.
§ 22-2-26. Contents of Notice
All notices shall be directed to the owner of the property or of any interest therein and shall: Describe the property or franchise and the amount of interest therein sought to be condemned; Fix the time when the hearing will be had on the premises; Give the name of the assessor selected by the person […]
§ 22-1-1. Definitions
As used in this title, the term: “Blighted property,” “blighted,” or “blight” means any urbanized or developed property which: Presents two or more of the following conditions: Uninhabitable, unsafe, or abandoned structures; Inadequate provisions for ventilation, light, air, or sanitation; An imminent harm to life or other property caused by fire, flood, hurricane, tornado, earthquake, […]