Important Information Regarding Court Operations During COVID-19 Outbreak

The Court continues to operate PRIMARILY VIA TELEPHONIC HEARINGS in accordance with Administrative Orders #137 and #138, which can be found in our News and Announcements tab below and our Administrative Orders tab or on the “Important Information Regarding Court Operations During COVID-19 Outbreak” link above. In-person hearings must be specially set.

PRIOR TO ATTENDING AN IN-PERSON HEARING, please contact the appropriate courtroom deputy if you are unsure whether your hearing is a telephonic hearing or not.  Visitors who wish to appear in person to file papers, pleadings, or other documents may do so at our Macon and Columbus locations, but visitors who do come to the court will be required to wear a mask and to conform with COVID-19 protocols prior to entering our facilities. You are still encouraged to contact the Clerk’s Office at 478-752-3506 in Macon or 706-649-7837 in Columbus prior to traveling to our court facilities to determine if we can assist you over the phone and to provide you additional means of filing documents.

The Court has also resumed accepting cash payments. Visitors are reminded that the Clerk’s office cannot make change and does not accept personal checks.