Cobb County has no specific beekeeping ordinance. Georgia Apiary Act (GA Code §2-14-40+) governs statewide. Check with Cobb County Zoning (770-528-2035) for accessory-use rules in your specific zone.
Cobb County does not publish a standalone beekeeping ordinance in Chapter 10 (Animals) or Chapter 134 (Zoning). The Georgia Apiary Act (GA Code §2-14-40+) governs hive registration and disease management statewide. In unincorporated Cobb County, beekeeping would be treated as an accessory use subject to the residential zoning district's standards and any applicable nuisance provisions. Interested property owners should contact Cobb County Zoning (770-528-2035) to confirm whether beekeeping is permitted in their specific zoning district. The Cobb County Extension Service provides guidance on best management practices.
Ordinance violation: $50 to $200. Nuisance complaints may trigger additional restrictions.
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