When a property is sold at a Coweta County tax sale for more than the delinquent taxes, penalties, and costs owed, the leftover money (called excess funds, surplus funds, or overage) is held in escrow by the Tax Commissioner. Under O.C.G.A. ยง 48-4-5, that money legally belongs to the former owner (or their heirs and certain lienholders), not the county and not the tax-sale buyer. Below is every record from the county's current published list.
Coweta County excess funds list (July 14, 2026)
| Former owner | Overage owed | Parcel / Map # | Sale amount | Sale date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Susan L | $88,341.26 | 132 6105 074 | $90,000.00 | Sep 6, 2022 | Unclaimed |
| Manifest Institute | $75,008.48 | 047A 132 | $80,000.00 | Sep 2, 2025 | Unclaimed |
| Patrick Kenneth Estate | $35,685.92 | 035 4028 006A | $40,000.00 | Sep 2, 2025 | Unclaimed |
| Graham William Stuart | $20,493.62 | 106 6015 003B | $23,000.00 | Sep 2, 2025 | Unclaimed |
| Huling Melvin | $20,463.54 | N22 0003 005 | $22,000.00 | Sep 6, 2022 | Unclaimed |
| Hill Berdennia | $11,173.95 | 099 2004 103 | $15,000.00 | Sep 2, 2025 | Unclaimed |
| Scoggins Brian E Estate | $8,424.74 | 016 3136 013 | $11,000.00 | Sep 3, 2024 | Unclaimed |
| Eason Myrtle Estate & Sylvan Eason | $8,243.57 | 087C-162 | $9,500.00 | Oct 6, 2020 | Unclaimed |
| Hopson Hazel Ellen | $8,225.34 | 047B 001 | $9,100.00 | Sep 2, 2025 | Interpleader filed |
| Thompson J T Rev Estate | $7,812.58 | 087C-068 | $8,500.00 | Oct 6, 2020 | Unclaimed |
| Cph Company Llc | $7,666.19 | 119 6054 005B | $22,000.00 | Oct 7, 2025 | Unclaimed |
| Shepherd Mary H Mrs | $6,445.99 | 099 2004 015 | $7,500.00 | Aug 2, 2022 | Unclaimed |
| Heritage Bank | $6,383.34 | 063-5012-016 | $7,200.00 | Oct 6, 2020 | Unclaimed |
| Emory Michael A | $6,288.49 | R01 0003 008 | $7,000.00 | Sep 5, 2023 | Unclaimed |
| Woodruff Martha Jean Daniel (Life) | $6,176.17 | 063B 129 | $7,100.00 | Sep 6, 2022 | Unclaimed |
| Sequoia Residential Llc | $4,788.09 | N24 0007 057 | $5,500.00 | Sep 2, 2025 | Unclaimed |
| Bearden Dorothy Elaine | $4,625.34 | 047B 038 | $5,500.00 | Sep 2, 2025 | Claim filed 7/10/26 (bal. $3,890.43) |
| Vacrev Corporation | $4,491.50 | 108 6024 148 | $7,700.00 | Sep 3, 2024 | Unclaimed |
| Hall Kenneth A Jr | $3,735.89 | 096-5143-003 | $5,000.00 | Oct 6, 2020 | Unclaimed |
| Holloway Bobby L | $3,248.96 | 119-6054-005 | $4,100.00 | Oct 6, 2020 | Unclaimed |
| Wilkerson Stacey | $3,195.01 | 073C 016 | $4,000.00 | Sep 6, 2022 | Unclaimed |
| Heritage Bank | $3,183.34 | 063-5012-017 | $4,000.00 | Oct 6, 2020 | Unclaimed |
| Strickland Sandra Harris | $3,016.83 | 139 1108 002A | $4,000.00 | Aug 2, 2022 | Unclaimed |
| Sai 7 Llc | $2,699.47 | N57A 111 | $5,100.00 | Sep 3, 2024 | Unclaimed |
| De George Gary J Jr | $2,443.85 | 082 5214 051 | $3,500.00 | Sep 3, 2024 | Unclaimed |
| Strickland Albert J | $2,235.73 | 139-1108-032A | $3,000.00 | Oct 6, 2020 | Unclaimed |
| World Peace Global Trucking Llc | $2,160.02 | G03 0009 052 | $3,400.00 | Aug 2, 2022 | Unclaimed |
| Russell Cleaver Pearl | $1,858.89 | G05-0011-001 | $2,500.00 | Oct 6, 2020 | Unclaimed |
| Geter Mary Bell Estate | $1,046.61 | N22 0011 015 | $2,700.00 | Sep 3, 2024 | Unclaimed |
| Russell Pearl | $1,042.63 | G05 0003 008 | $1,650.00 | Sep 5, 2023 | Unclaimed |
| Russell Clever Pearl | $945.46 | G05 0003 009 | $1,600.00 | Sep 5, 2023 | Unclaimed |
| De George Gary J Jr | $877.00 | 034A 068 | $3,000.00 | Sep 3, 2024 | Unclaimed |
| Rush Joe Thomas Estate & Lizzie B Rush | $744.45 | E02 0012 007 | $3,500.00 | Sep 3, 2024 | Interpleader filed |
| Dubov Menachem | $689.35 | 064 2045 062 | $2,800.00 | Aug 5, 2025 | Unclaimed |
| De George Gary J Jr | $417.47 | 034A 118A | $1,600.00 | Sep 2, 2025 | Unclaimed |
| Stanley Leo C & Kenneth L | $326.76 | 034A 138 | $1,000.00 | Aug 2, 2022 | Unclaimed |
Source: Tax Commissioner, Excess Funds List. Amounts are the county-published overage at time of sale; balances change as claims are paid. Verify current status with the county before filing.
How to claim excess funds in Coweta County
- Confirm you are on the list. Find your name (or the prior owner's, if you are an heir) in the table above and note the parcel and sale date.
- Write your claim. Prepare a written statement of the basis of your claim: that you were the owner at the time of sale (or an heir or lienholder with a recorded interest).
- Sign and notarize it, and gather a valid government-issued photo ID plus supporting documents (warranty deed, security deed, assignments, power of attorney).
- Submit to the Tax Commissioner at 87 Newnan Station Drive, Suite 100, Newnan, GA 30265.
- Respond to any follow-up. Claims are reviewed by counsel; you may be asked for additional documentation before disbursement.
Do it yourself, or get help?
Most straightforward owner claims can be filed directly with the county for free, and you never have to pay anyone to get your own money. For estates, tangled liens, out-of-state heirs, or interpleader cases, some people prefer a surplus-recovery specialist or attorney who handles the paperwork for a fee (commonly 10% to 30%).
Frequently asked questions
Are there really unclaimed surplus funds in Coweta County, Georgia?
Yes. As of July 14, 2026, the published excess funds list for Coweta County shows 36 tax-sale surplus records totaling $364,605.83, of which about $351,010.70 across 33 records is still unclaimed. Surplus (excess) funds are created when a property sells at a tax sale for more than the taxes and costs owed; the difference legally belongs to the former owner or their heirs.
How do I claim excess funds from a Coweta County tax sale?
Coweta County requires no claim form. Submit a written, signed, and notarized claim to the Tax Commissioner stating the basis of your claim, along with a valid photo ID, at 87 Newnan Station Drive, Suite 100, Newnan, GA 30265. Include supporting documents such as deeds, assignments, or powers of attorney.
How long do I have to claim surplus funds in Georgia?
In Georgia, tax-sale excess funds are generally held by the county for up to 5 years before they transfer to the state unclaimed property division. Claiming sooner is always better.
Do I have to pay a recovery company to claim my money?
No. You can file a claim directly with the county for free. Recovery firms and attorneys can handle the paperwork for a fee (commonly 10% to 30%), which some owners prefer for estate, lien, or interpleader situations, but it is never required.
What does "interpleader filed" mean on the list?
When there are competing or conflicting claims, the county may file an interpleader action with the Superior Court, and a judge decides how the funds are distributed. Reasonable attorney fees and court costs are paid from the excess funds first.
Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and is not legal or financial advice. Records are compiled from publicly available Tax Commissioner filings and may be out of date; balances change as claims are processed. Always verify current status directly with the county. We are a data service and do not file claims, represent claimants, or collect funds.