What property is being taken in this case?

The notice states 0.10 acres are subject to the condemnation action by the Georgia DOT.

What should I do if I claim an interest in the land?

You should contact the Troup County Superior Court or an attorney promptly to assert your claim and meet any court deadlines.

Public Notice — Troup (26-CV-0287)

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The Georgia Department of Transportation filed an in rem condemnation (eminent domain) case in Troup County Superior Court on May 14 seeking 0.10 acres of land from named owners and any other claimants. Affected parties and occupants are being notified of the proceedings.

Key Takeaways

DOT filed an eminent domain case for 0.10 acres
Case filed May 14 in Troup County Superior Court
Named owners: Walter Tayshawn Cameron, Shirley Ann Cameron, Kim Cameron Smith
All occupants, tenants, and claimants are notified
Docket number: 26-CV-0287

Published: May 21, 2026 · today
Category: Other
City: Troup
Case #: 26-CV-0287

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If you don't respond

If affected persons fail to respond or appear, they may lose the opportunity to assert ownership, claim compensation, or contest the taking; the condemnation will proceed under the filed case (Docket No. 26-CV-0287).

What to do next

1
Review the court filing
Obtain the full complaint for Docket No. 26-CV-0287 at the Troup County Superior Court to see property description and deadlines.
2
Contact an attorney
Consult a real estate or eminent domain attorney immediately to evaluate compensation and contest options.
3
Assert your claim
If you claim ownership or an interest, file a response with the court and provide proof of title before any court-stated deadlines.

Frequently asked questions

What property is being taken in this case?: The notice states 0.10 acres are subject to the condemnation action by the Georgia DOT.
Who were named in the lawsuit?: Named parties include Walter Tayshawn Cameron, Shirley Ann Cameron, and Kim Cameron Smith, plus any other claimants.
What should I do if I claim an interest in the land?: You should contact the Troup County Superior Court or an attorney promptly to assert your claim and meet any court deadlines.

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Legal terms in this notice

in rem: A legal action directed against the property itself rather than against an individual owner.
condemnation: The government's legal process to take private property for public use, typically with payment.
eminent domain: The power of government to acquire private property for public use with compensation.

Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITATION
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF TROUP COUNTY GEORGIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
V.
0.10 ACRES OF LAND; AND WALTER TAYSHAWN CAMERON; SHIRLEY ANN CAMERON; AND KIM CAMERON SMITH, INDIVIDUALLY.
DOCKET NO. 26-CV-0287
IN REM

The said named persons and any and all other persons known and unknown claiming any right, title, power, interest, ownership, equity, claim or demand in and to the lands hereinafter described, and all occupants, tenants, lessees, licensees and all holders, owners and users of ways and easements in, across, over and under said land are hereby notified, under the provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated Sections 32-3-4 through 32-3-19, providing for the exercise of the power of eminent domain by the State of Georgia, or any of its subdivisions, or by any county of such State, as follows:
That the above stated case, being a condemnation in rem against the property hereinafter described, was filed in said Court on the 14 day of May,

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