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Know your rights when it comes to housing with Cobb eviction workshop

Cobb County is holding three eviction workshops this month at Switzer Library.

Credit: Nedra Rhone

Credit: Nedra Rhone

Cobb County is holding three eviction workshops this month at Switzer Library.
By Ben Brasch
Dec 5, 2017

You never want to end up in a situation where a landlord is trying to wrongfully kick you out of your home.

But if you do, it’s important to know your rights.

Cobb County is hosting three eviction workshops in December at Switzer Library, 266 Roswell St. in Marietta.

READ | Census: More people live in Cobb than these U.S. states

Attendees will learn about applicable Georgia law, court procedures and other tips.

Legal Aid of Cobb County will give a presentation and will stick around after to answer questions from those who meet income guidelines, according to the county.

The two-hour workshops will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Dec. 13 and 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 20.

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