late rent tenant advice

[Zaid Tillma]

My tenant is not communicating to me about the rent - It is late by 10 days and so far have been sending polite emails & text once every other day.

I do not want drama, and want to take the next step. I would like the tenant to pay or leave. The tenant usually deposits a check at my bank through a check (per lease agreement). Lease calls for a late fee.

I am in georgia - I have sent a Late Rent Notice through email and gave them 24 hours to pay up (already 10 days late). I believe the next step is to issue a "Pay or Quit Notice". I would appreciate some advice from some one in GA if I am missing something. 

Would you advice that I go through the eviction process on my own (would like to know how much I should expect to pay and if there are recommendations on who to call).

To clarify - I want to get the tenant to pay (any scary letters I can send?) and not necessarily evict them.