INTENT TO OPT OUT OF HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION: The Governing Authority of Clayton County intends to opt out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption for Clayton County. All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearing on this matter to be held at 112 Smith Street, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 on February 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Times and places of additional public hearings on this matter are at 112 Smith Street, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 on February 18th at 11:00 a.m. and February 18th at 6:00 p.m. Read More about House Bill 581

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INTENT TO OPT OUT OF HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION: The Governing Authority of Clayton County intends to opt out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption for Clayton County. All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearing on this matter to be held at 112 Smith Street, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 on February 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Times and places of additional public hearings on this matter are at 112 Smith Street, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 on February 18th at 11:00 a.m. and February 18th at 6:00 p.m. Read More about House Bill 581

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Judge:
Pam Ferguson

Annex Building 3
121 South McDonough Street
Jonesboro, GA 30236

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
excluding Holidays

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Probate Court

Clayton County Probate Court Pro Bono Clinic

The Clayton County Probate Court announces the return of the Probate Pro Bono Clinic. The Pro Bono Clinic will be available on the 3rd floor of Annex 3 on a first come, first served basis between the hours of 8:15AM and Noon on the following dates:


Wednesday, February 5, 2025 – Jillian M. Todd, Esq.
Friday, February 14, 2025 – Robert Romeo, Esq. *masks required*
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 – Jillian M. Todd, Esq.
Friday, February 28, 2025 – Robert Romeo, Esq. *masks required*

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 – Jillian M. Todd, Esq.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 – Jillian M. Todd, Esq.

This schedule is subject to change and excludes holidays.


Attorneys will consult free of charge with litigants regarding Clayton County Probate Court matters only. Those choosing to participate in the Probate Pro Bono Clinic are solely agreeing to a free legal consultation and are in no way entering into a contract for legal representation.

**Attorneys providing free services at the Pro Bono Clinic are not employees of the Probate Court. The Clayton County Probate Court is not responsible for any advice or services received at the clinic.**

**The use of electronic devices for the purpose of audio/video recording is prohibited.**

Updated as of January 24, 2025

Clayton County Probate Court Pro Bono Clinic (pdf)(184KB)

Notice:  Effective immediately, the Clayton County Probate Court cannot accept any bills larger than $50.00.

Please Note: Applications for weapons carry licenses, marriage licenses and petitions for temporary guardianship of minors are NOT accepted after 3:00 PM.

For the safety and protection of all, the Clayton County Courthouse is a secured facility. All persons entering the Courthouse, including Annex 3, and all packages, purses, briefcases and containers brought into the Courthouse and Annex 3 are subject to being searched. Members of the public entering these buildings must pass through a metal detector. Firearms are prohibited in any Clayton County Court; members of the public, even if licensed to carry a firearm, should not bring a firearm into the Courthouse, a public building. Law enforcement officers on official duty must check their firearms with Security upon entering the building.