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August 2026 Georgia tax sales: what's actually on the lists
Gwinnett and Clayton both sell on August 4. Here's what the published lists look like after analysis — parcel counts, how many clear our strong-deal bar, and how to prepare before the courthouse steps.
Two metro-Atlanta counties sell on Tuesday, August 4, 2026: Gwinnett and Clayton. Both lists are published and fully analyzed on BidWise — every parcel carries a deal score, comparable sales, back-tax depth, and a recommended max bid. Here's the honest shape of the month.
Gwinnett County — the deep list
- 84 parcels on the published list (analyzed July 4)
- 65 clear our strong-deal bar (deal score ≥ 75)
- Sale: first Tuesday, courthouse steps in Lawrenceville, typically 10 AM–4 PM
Gwinnett is the month's main event. A list where roughly three-quarters of parcels score well is unusual — which makes ranking the work, not finding. The difference between the #5 deal and the #40 deal on a list like this is your entire margin.
Start with the free Gwinnett teaser list (street names, taxes due, and value bands, no card required), or see the full analyzed list with scores and max bids on the Gwinnett county page.
Clayton County — the discipline test
- 24 parcels on the published list (analyzed July 13)
- None currently clear our strong-deal bar
That second line matters, and we'd rather print it than bury it. Clayton's August list is thin, and as of our latest analysis pass no parcel on it scores 75 or better — a cycle where the NO-BID guardrail earns its keep. Lists like this are where new investors get hurt: the auction happens either way, the bidding feels real either way, and the discipline to not raise a hand is the whole skill.
If you're targeting Clayton, the county page has the analyzed list, and the free Clayton teaser shows what's on it. Scores can shift if the county amends the list before sale day — we re-analyze when that happens.
Before you bid anywhere
- Know the redemption math. A Georgia tax deed is redeemable — the owner generally has 12 months to pay you back at a 20% first-year premium. Run your numbers in the free redemption calculator before you set a budget.
- Set your max bid at home, not on the steps. Our guide on setting your max bid covers the walk-away discipline.
- Check the back-tax depth. The opening bid is not the whole exposure — see reading back-tax depth.
- Bring certified funds and confirm venue and time on each county's official sale notice — details can change up to sale day.
Looking ahead: September 1 is the big one
DeKalb County's September 1 sale is the largest list we've analyzed this year: 171 parcels, 85 flagged as strong deals. The free DeKalb list is already live, and the full analysis is on the DeKalb county page. Cobb's next sale is expected November 3.
Parcel counts and scores reflect our latest analysis of each county's published list and can change if a county amends its list. This is research, not legal or investment advice — verify details on the county's official notice and do your own diligence before bidding.