Governor Brian Kemp declared a 30-day statewide State of Emergency effective as of 12:01 AM on September 29, 2026. The State of Emergency is set to expire at 11:59 pm on October 29, 2026.
What it Means for GAR Contracts
For all contracts written on a Georgia REALTORS® form that became binding prior to to the commencement of the September 29, 2026, State of Emergency, unexpired deadlines – including the Closing Date – will automatically be extended for eight (8) days. Parties that wish to keep their original deadlines must execute an amendment to that effect.
Contracts that become binding after the commencement of the September 29, 2026, State of Emergency will not be impacted with extended deadlines.