Magistrate Court of Cobb County

08/13/2026

⚡️Scheduled Power Outage⚡️
🚨Saturday August 15, 2026 7 am - 11 am
🟢Waddell Street Entrance will remain OPEN
⚖️Deputies will direct you to temporary location
⏰ All 24/7 services remain available
💍 Noon Wedding Ceremony will be held

Power at the Magistrate Court building will be temporarily shut down on August 15 from 7 am - 11 am for installation of critical infrastructure. The Waddell Street entrance will remain open and all 24/7 services will be available, including the Noon Wedding Ceremony. Please call 770-528-8900 with any questions.

08/11/2026

Chief Magistrate Judge Brendan F. Murphy has appointed Melinda Taylor and Matthew Brown as part-time Magistrate Judges. They were selected through an open application and interview process from a competitive field of well-qualified candidates.

“From the Marietta Square to Wall Street, Melinda and Matt bring decades of diverse legal acumen to the People’s Court," said Judge Murphy, “Their love of the law and careers dedicated to helping real people and small businesses will serve our Cobb community well.”

Please see story to learn more about our newest judges!

Chief Magistrate Judge Brendan F. Murphy has appointed Melinda Taylor and Matthew Brown as part-time Magistrate Judges.

08/02/2026

Need legal advice for a small claim or eviction case? ⚖️ Visit the Cobb Legal Aid Lawyer in the Library! 🔗 https://www.cobbcounty.gov/courts/law-library

As a Law Library Board Member, Chief Magistrate Judge Brendan F. Murphy is proud to bring this programming to our community.

Legal consultations and lawyer retainer fees can cost thousands of ...

07/12/2026

Cobb’s busiest wedding venue is ready to welcome you! 💍 🫶

07/03/2026

Our Clerk’s Office, Pretrial, & Administrative Office will be closed in celebration of America’s 250. 🇺🇸Warrant Division will remain open 24/7 to secure the blessings of liberty. 🗽 Wedding Ceremonies at Noon & 6 pm. 💍 Happy Birthday, USA!

Cobb County Government offices will be closed Friday, July 3, in honor of Independence Day. Cobb Libraries will also be closed Saturday, July 4. We encourage all those interested in fireworks to attend one of the numerous sponsored displays throughout the community: https://www.cobbcounty.gov/news/cobb-celebrates-nations-birthday.

Those who want to use fireworks at home should observe all safety rules, have a water source to extinguish fires and be mindful of their neighbor's pets. Fireworks are only allowed 10 a.m. - midnight July 3 and 4. We hope all have a fun, relaxing and safe holiday weekend with their loved ones.

06/29/2026

🚨 Civilian warrant application amended procedures, effective 7/1/26. 🚨 Click below👇

06/19/2026

Magistrate Court Clerk’s Office, Pretrial, and Administrative Office are closed today. Our 24/7 Warrant Division will remain open to serve. Wedding Ceremonies at Noon & 6 pm. Celebrate Freedom!

05/29/2026

The Magistrate Court of Cobb County is seeking a part-time judge in the Warrant Division. Applicants must meet all statutory qualifications in O.C.G.A. § 15-10-22 & Cobb County Code § 10-1 and be available to work at night and/or on the weekend 1-2 times per week.

To apply, please e-mail a cover letter and resume to [email protected] by June 18, 2026.

05/25/2026

We remember and honor those that made the ultimate sacrifice for liberty & the Rule of Law. 🇺🇸

Cobb County Government offices, libraries, art and rec centers will be closed today, Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

Memorial Day is a solemn time when we remember and honor those who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Many government services are still available on our website at www.cobbcounty.gov.

05/12/2026

Join us Tuesday, May 12 at 11:15 AM for the Kennesaw Business Association May Luncheon featuring Honorable Judge Sonja Brown, Honorable Judge Angela Brown, and Chief Magistrate Brendan Murphy as they discuss “Creating a Brand New U” for Cobb County.
Don’t miss this powerful conversation on leadership, growth, and building a stronger community together. 💼✨