Ga. R. Prob. Ct. 6.8
Default judgments may be entered in any case pending before the court in which an answer, caveat, or other responsive pleading has not been filed within the time required by law or by order of the court. If required by the court, the party seeking entry of a default judgment in any action shall certify to the court the date and type of service effected as shown by court records and that there has been no defensive pleading from any party against whom the default judgment is sought. When required, any such certificate shall be in writing and must be attached to the proposed default judgment when presented to the judge for signature.
Any party seeking to open a default must make the required showing in writing under oath. The court may then enter an order, without notice or hearing, granting or denying the request to open the default.
Ga. R. Prob. Ct. 6.8