Georgia Court of Appeals confirms that the municipal ante litem statute still has teeth

In three decisions issued in the first half of 2026, the Georgia Court of Appeals has confirmed that the municipal ante litem statute still has teeth. This follows a decision by the Georgia Supreme Court last year relaxing the service requirement for municipal ante litem notices. Fleureme v. City of Atlanta, 322 Ga. 180 (2025). The statute requires the notice to be served on “the mayor or the chairperson of the city council or city commission . . . by delivering the claim to such official…
By: Freeman Mathis & Gary