Marietta, GA Animal Ordinances: Dog Leash Laws (2026)
Key Facts
- General leash/at-large law
- Cobb County Animal Control Ordinance, adopted
- Dangerous dog statute
- O.C.G.A. §§ 4-8-20 to 4-8-30
- Off-leash parks
- Lewis Park and Wildwood Park only
- Park leash rule
- Leashed until inside double-gated entry
- Banned breeds in off-leash areas
- Pit bulls, Rottweilers
Summary
Marietta has no separate citywide leash ordinance of its own: Code Sec. 10-10-090 adopts the entire Cobb County Animal Control Ordinance as the city's leash and at-large law, enforced within city limits. In city dog parks, Code Sec. 10-4-200 additionally requires dogs stay leashed until inside the double-gated entry area.
A.Area Designated. An off-leash area is hereby designated in Lewis Park and in Wildwood Park. ... 10.All dogs must be kept on a leash until inside the double-gated entry area. ... The City of Marietta hereby adopts the Animal Control Ordinance of Cobb County, being Chapter 10 of the Official Code of Cobb County, Georgia, as amended, as an ordinance of the City of Marietta as if set forth herein in its entirety. Such ordinance shall be applicable and enforceable within the city limits of the City of Marietta. ... This shall include enforcement of the Animal Control Ordinance of Cobb County within the city, and the Dangerous Dog Control Law as set forth in O.C.G.A. §§ 4-8-20 through 4-8-30.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 56).
Full Breakdown
Under Section 10-10-090, the City of Marietta adopts the Animal Control Ordinance of Cobb County, Chapter 10 of the Official Code of Cobb County, Georgia, as an ordinance of the City of Marietta in its entirety, applicable and enforceable within city limits. §§ 4-8-20 through 4-8-30. 3 of the City Charter. Separately, Marietta's own park rules impose a specific leash requirement: Section 10-4-200 designates off-leash areas in Lewis Park and Wildwood Park, but requires that all dogs be kept on a leash until inside the double-gated entry area, and be taken off leash only once inside that enclosed area; owners must keep the leash in hand at all times and dogs must stay under voice control.
Pit bulls and Rottweilers are barred from these off-leash areas altogether, and violating any of the listed park rules is itself a violation of the section.
Violations & Fines
Violations of the adopted Cobb County Animal Control Ordinance, including at-large violations, are punished as authorized under Section 6.3 of the City Charter, while Dangerous Dog Control Law violations are punished as set out in O.C.G.A. §§ 4-8-20 through 4-8-30. Breaking any dog park rule under Section 10-4-200, including leashing failures, is a violation of that section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Marietta have its own leash law?
Can I let my dog off leash anywhere in Marietta?
Who enforces dangerous dog complaints in Marietta?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Marietta
Compare Marietta to another location·View the Georgia animal ordinances overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.
Dog Leash Laws in Nearby Cities
How other cities in Cobb County handle dog leash laws.