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Curfew Laws in Cherokee County, GA (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Cherokee County, Georgia.

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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Cherokee County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Juvenile Curfew

Minors under 18 cannot loiter in any public place in unincorporated Cherokee County between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. under Sec. 38-82. Exceptions cover minors on parental errands, coming from work or school events, or accompanied by an adult guardian.

Cherokee County Juvenile Curfew Hours

Some Restrictions

Cherokee County Code of Ordinances § 38-82(a)

It is unlawful for a minor, as defined herein, to loiter in any public place within the county between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. of the following day, subject to the definitions and exceptions contained in this section.

Park Curfew

Cherokee County closes its parks and recreation facilities each night at 11:00 p.m., running from sunrise, under Code § 42-49. Being in a park outside its posted hours without a permit or an authorized scheduled program is unlawful, and exterior field and court lights must go dark by 11:00 p.m. too.

Cherokee County Park Hours of Operation

Some Restrictions

Cherokee County Code of Ordinances § 42-49

Sec. 42-49. Hours of operation. (a)The hours of operation for all park or recreation facilities except those outlined in subsection (b) shall be from sunrise to 11:00 p.m. Exterior athletic field and court lights shall be extinguished by 11:00 p.m. except to conclude scheduled recreation or sporting events in progress prior to 11:00 p.m.(b)The director will have the authority to establish the h...

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