Public trustee reports uptick in foreclosures in early 2026

May 13, 2026

Elbert County's public trustee reported a rise in new foreclosures in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year; the trustee urged outreach to mortgage companies and homeowners to avoid sales.

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Elbert County Treasurer and Public Trustee Sherry Hewlet reported to the Board of County Commissioners on May 13 that new foreclosure filings in the first quarter of 2026 were up compared with the same period last year.

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