Georgia Code
Chapter 2 - Abatement of Nuisances Generally
§ 41-2-1. Authorization and Procedure for Abatement of Nuisances Generally

Upon filing of a petition as provided in Code Section 41-2-2, any nuisance which tends to the immediate annoyance of the public in general, is manifestly injurious to the public health or safety, or tends greatly to corrupt the manners and morals of the public may be abated by order of a judge of the superior court of the county in which venue is proper.
History. Laws 1833, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 817; Code 1863, § 3995; Code 1868, § 4023; Code 1873, § 4094; Code 1882, § 4094; Civil Code 1895, § 4760; Civil Code 1910, § 5329; Code 1933, § 72-201; Ga. L. 1980, p. 620, § 1; Ga. L. 1981, p. 867, § 1.
Cross references.
Abatement of hazard resulting from abandoned well or hole, § 44-1-14 .

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Georgia Code

Title 41 - Nuisances

Chapter 2 - Abatement of Nuisances Generally

§ 41-2-1. Authorization and Procedure for Abatement of Nuisances Generally

§ 41-2-2. Filing of Complaint to Abate Public Nuisance

§ 41-2-3. Filing of Petition to Abate Private Nuisance

§ 41-2-4. Issuance of Injunction Where Nuisance About to Be Erected or Commenced Likely to Result in Irreparable Damage

§ 41-2-5. Authorization and Procedure for Abatement of Nuisances in Cities and Unincorporated Areas of Counties

§ 41-2-7. Power of Counties and Municipalities to Repair, Close, or Demolish Unfit Buildings or Structures; Health Hazards on Private Property; Properties Affected

§ 41-2-8. Definitions for Use in Code Sections 41-2-7 Through 41-2-17

§ 41-2-9. [Effective Until July 1, 2023. See note.] County or Municipal Ordinances Relating to Unfit Buildings or Structures

§ 41-2-9. [Effective July 1, 2023. See note.] County or Municipal Ordinances Relating to Unfit Buildings or Structures

§ 41-2-10. Determination by Public Officer That Dwelling, Building, or Structure Is Unfit or Vacant, Dilapidated, and Being Used in Connection With the Commission of Drug Crimes

§ 41-2-11. Powers of Public Officers in Regard to Unfit Buildings or Structures

§ 41-2-12. Service of Complaints or Orders Upon Parties in Interest and Owners of Unfit Buildings or Structures

§ 41-2-13. Injunctions Against Order to Repair, Close, or Demolish Unfit Buildings or Structures

§ 41-2-14. Taking of Unfit Buildings or Structures by Eminent Domain; Police Power

§ 41-2-15. Authority to Use Revenues, Grants, and Donations to Repair, Close, or Demolish Unfit Buildings or Structures

§ 41-2-16. Construction of Code Sections 41-2-7 Through 41-2-17 With County or Municipal Local Enabling Act, Charter, and Other Laws, Ordinances, and Regulations

§ 41-2-17. Prior Ordinances Relating to Repair, Closing, or Demolition of Unfit Buildings or Structures