Special Events & Permits in Walker County, GA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Walker County, Georgia.
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Block Party Permits
A block party or other event that closes a street, sidewalk or public way in unincorporated Walker County needs sign-off from the Planning Director, who consults the Sheriff and Emergency Services before approving any full or partial closure, under Walker County Code § 10-257.
Walker County Street Closure Permits
Some RestrictionsWalker County Code §§ 10-257, 10-240, 10-247
The complete or partial closure of any street, sidewalk or public way of a special event shall be approved by the Director in consultation with the Sheriff and Emergency Services. As part of the application, the producer must submit a list of all closures being requested for their event. ... The outermost boundaries of the special event shall be fully and clearly delineated on a map, which shal...
Parade Permits
A parade, march, rally or other special event on a public street, sidewalk or right-of-way in unincorporated Walker County needs a permit from the Planning Office before it can happen. Organizers must apply at least 60 days ahead, and County Code § 10-239 expressly counts a 'parade or march' as a regulated special event.
Walker County Parade and Event Permits
Some RestrictionsWalker County Code §§ 10-239, 10-240, 10-241
Special event or event means any organized activity having as its purpose entertainment or recreation, such as a festival, celebration, foot race, vehicle race, horse race, barrel race, rodeo, concert, parade or march, tour, rally or assembly which takes place on a public street, sidewalk or right-of-way, or occurs on private property and impacts government services on public rights-of-way or m...
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