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This bill amends Georgia's existing eviction law to expand the types of individuals who can serve eviction summons. Currently, summons can be served by sheriffs or their deputies and county constables; the new law will allow "approved process servers" to also conduct these services. The bill modifies the language to include gender-neutral terms like "his or her" and provides detailed guidance on how service can be accomplished. If personal service is not possible, the server can deliver the summons to another adult residing on the premises, or if no such person is found, they can post the summons on the property's door and mail a copy to the defendant's last known address. The bill, officially titled the "Eviction Service Act," makes these changes to Code Section 44-7-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, which governs the process of issuing summons in eviction cases. By broadening the pool of individuals who can serve eviction notices, the law aims to potentially make the eviction process more efficient and flexible.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69931