(Atlanta News First) - One of the new state laws that went into effect Jan. 1, 2025, is a series of stronger protections for Georgia homeowners against property thefts and fraudulent deeds.

ATLANTA — Following years of Channel 2 Action News coverage, a new Georgia law takes effect Wednesday to help prevent deed theft and title fraud. The legislation, House Bill 1292, was signed by Gov.

A Trotwood woman who said her property was taken from her through a fraudulent quitclaim deed transfer was awarded her house back in a Montgomery County court. “I’m really just taking it all ...