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In accordance with the mandate from Governor Kemp and Chief Justice Melton, DeKalb County Superior Court Chief Judge Asha Jackson has issued an order suspending all non-essential court functions. Magistrate Court has thus altered certain court operations.

 

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DeKalb Magistrate Court

556 N. McDonough Street, DeKalb County Courthouse,
Decatur GA 30030-3356

DeKalb Magistrate Court

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Decatur GA 30030-3356

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