The Champion Newspaper · DeKalb County, Georgia
Publication Deadlines
All legal advertising deadlines for The Champion Newspaper. Notices must be received by the stated deadline to be published in the following Thursday edition.
General Deadline: Wednesday at 12:00 Noon
The general deadline for all legal notices is 12:00 noon, one week prior to the subsequent Thursday publishing date. Federal holidays may alter advertising deadlines — if placing legal notices during any holiday period, please consult with our office regarding possible deadline revisions.
Holiday Notice: Federal holidays may alter advertising deadlines. If placing legal notices during any holiday period, please consult with our office before submitting. Contact us at (404) 371-0700 or [email protected].
Standard Submission Deadlines
| Notice Type | Submission Cut-Off | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| All General Legal Notices | Wednesday at 12:00 Noon | Following Thursday |
| Foreclosure / Tax Sale Notices | See table below (typically Wednesday at noon) | 4 consecutive Thursdays |
| Holiday Periods | Contact office for revised deadline | Varies |
2026 Foreclosure & Court Calendar Deadlines
Foreclosure sales, Sheriff's sales, Marshal sales, and Tax sales are held on the courthouse steps on the first Tuesday of each month. Foreclosure and Tax Sale notices generally publish four consecutive weeks prior to the sale date.
| Submission Deadline | Publication Dates (4 weeks) | Courthouse Sale Date |
|---|---|---|
Wednesday, January 28, 2026Past | 02/05, 02/12, 02/19, 02/26/2026 | Tuesday, March 3, 2026 |
Wednesday, March 4, 2026Past | 03/12, 03/19, 03/26, 04/02/2026 | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 |
Wednesday, April 1, 2026Past | 04/09, 04/16, 04/23, 04/30/2026 | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 |
Wednesday, April 29, 2026Past | 05/07, 05/14, 05/21, 05/28/2026 | Tuesday, June 2, 2026 |
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02/2026 | Tuesday, July 7, 2026 |
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30/2026 | Tuesday, August 4, 2026 |
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | 08/06, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27/2026 | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 |
Tuesday, September 1, 2026★ EARLY (Tue at noon) | 09/10, 09/17, 09/24, 10/01/2026 | Tuesday, October 6, 2026★ EARLY |
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29/2026 | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 |
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26/2026 | Tuesday, December 1, 2026 |
Wednesday, December 2, 2026 | 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2026 | Tuesday, January 5, 2027 |
Tuesday, December 29, 2026★ EARLY (Tue at noon) | 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28/2027 | Tuesday, February 2, 2027 |
Tuesday, December 30, 2025★ EARLY (Tue at noon)Past | 01/08, 01/15, 01/22, 01/29/2026 | Tuesday, February 3, 2026★ EARLY |
★ Early Deadline — these dates fall on a Tuesday; deadline is at noon. All other deadlines are Wednesday at noon. Past deadlines are shown in gray for reference.
Terms & Conditions of Legal Advertising
- The Champion will not be responsible for any errors that occur in transmission, including identification and notification that an error has occurred. Publication of any transmission as received fulfills the obligation of our publication to the sending client.
- The Champion shall not be held responsible for any transmission directed to the publication but not received by it. The decision of the publication shall be final on determining receipt of any message.
- The Champion has no reasonable way to confirm authenticity of a transmission received or whether it was transmitted by an authorized agent of a legal client and shall not be held responsible for determining this.
- All clients using fax or e-mail for transmission of legal data agree to hold publication harmless for consequences of any breach of confidentiality which might occur.
- Facsimile and e-mail submissions cannot replace the submission of accurate source documents but can provide a quicker, easier way to transmit such data for those who wish to use it.
Questions About Deadlines?
Our team is available to help you meet your publication requirements.