Special Events & Permits in Augusta-Richmond County, GA (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia.
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Park Event Permits
Any group of 50 or more people wanting to use an Augusta-Richmond County park, baseball or softball field, tennis court, or public building for a gathering needs a Sheriff-issued permit under Section 3-4-11. Applications go in at least five days ahead, usage fees can apply, and outdoor events are capped to run between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.
Augusta-Richmond Park and Ballfield Event Permits
Significant RestrictionsAugusta-Richmond County Code, Tit. 3, § 3-4-11(a)(1), (f)
(a)Use of public spaces and facilities. No person or private entity shall without first being permitted by the Sheriff after application made according to the requirements set out hereinafter:(1)Conduct a public assembly, meeting, march, parade, demonstration, or other like event...involving fifty (50) or more attendees or participants in any public place, including but not limited to:a.Any Aug...
Parade Permits
Augusta-Richmond County requires a Sheriff-issued permit before any parade, march, demonstration, or public assembly of 50 or more people uses county streets, parks, or other public property.
Augusta-Richmond County Parade and Assembly Permits
Significant RestrictionsAugusta-Richmond County Code, Tit. 3, § 3-4-11(a)(1)
No person or private entity shall without first being permitted by the Sheriff after application made according to the requirements set out hereinafter: (1) Conduct a public assembly, meeting, march, parade, demonstration, or other like event, either fixed or processional, involving fifty (50) or more attendees or participants in any public place...
Sidewalk Dining & Cafés
Augusta-Richmond County requires a sidewalk cafe permit from the Planning & Development Director before restaurants can place tables, chairs, or umbrellas on public sidewalks, with mandatory permits in the Entertainment Zone and width-based space limits elsewhere.
Augusta-Richmond County Sidewalk Cafe Permit
Some RestrictionsAugusta-Richmond County Code, Tit. 3, § 3-8-11.3
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a sidewalk cafe in the Entertainment Zone except as permitted in this Chapter. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a sidewalk cafe as described in this ordinance without a permit issued by the Director, or to fail to comply with all sections of the sidewalk cafe ordinance.
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