Business Licensing & Operations in Walker County, GA (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Walker County, Georgia.
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Adult Entertainment
In unincorporated Walker County, no one may operate an adult entertainment establishment, adult bookstore, theater, escort bureau or bathhouse/massage parlor meeting the sexual-activity definition without a County license under Sec. 22-327. The license requires clearing a 1,000-foot buffer from any residence, church, school, park, hospital, prison or alcohol-selling business.
Adult Entertainment License in Walker County, GA
Heavy RestrictionsWalker County Code § 22-327
(c)License required. It shall be unlawful for any person, association, partnership, corporation or other business entity to engage in, operate, conduct or carry on, in or upon any premises, an adult entertainment establishment without first having complied with the provisions of this section, or without a currently valid County license for the operation of an adult entertainment establishment. ...
Secondhand Dealers
Walker County requires anyone buying precious metals, gems or jewelry for resale in the county to hold a Sheriff-issued dealer permit, hold purchased goods at least 7 days before disposing of them, and log every transaction electronically, under Code §§ 10-45, 10-49 and 10-51.
Walker County Precious Metals Dealer Permits
Significant RestrictionsWalker County Code §§ 10-45, 10-51, 10-53
It shall be unlawful for any person or entity to act as a dealer in the County without a current dealer permit. It shall be unlawful for any dealer to operate in violation of this article. ... Any dealer who buys precious metals or gems shall hold said goods for at least 7 calendar days before disposing of them by sale, transfer, shipment or otherwise. ... Any person who violates any provision ...
Pawnbrokers
Anyone acting as a pawnbroker or running a pawnshop in unincorporated Walker County must hold a current permit from the Walker County Sheriff's Office, renewed every January 15, and may only operate 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, under Walker County Code § 10-207 et seq.
Walker County Pawnbroker Permit Rules
Significant RestrictionsWalker County Code §§ 10-208, 10-209, 10-210
It shall be unlawful for any person or entity to act as a pawnbroker or to operate a pawnshop in the County without a current pawnbroker permit. It shall be unlawful for any pawnbroker or pawnshop to operate in violation of this article. ... Before operating a pawnshop, the owner must first file an application with the Walker County Sheriff or his designee for a pawnbroker permit and obtain the...
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