Fayette County, GA Filming & Production: Location Permits (2026)

Section 16-151, adopted by Ord. No. 2016-06 in March 2016, creates a 'consistent and uniform process for the issuance of film permits' for television companies, movie companies, or other media filming on county-owned property, defined to include, but not be limited to, county right-of-way. A permit is required for 'any person planning a filming shoot which could impact public safety and/or disrupt county business,' and failing to obtain one is a violation, with each day unpermitted filming continues counted as a separate violation. 00 in coverage that lists the Fayette County Board of Commissioners as an additional insured, and, if the county administrator requests it, a copy of the script pages to be filmed on county property.

The clerk coordinates review with the sheriff's office and the board of education, and the county administrator decides whether to approve or deny the permit, retaining discretion to deny for expected disruption, a script the county deems detrimental to its interests, or an unreasonably tight timeline. Fees under Sec. 00 per day for filming at 'active locations' that may cause such disruption, with the administrator, clerk, or their designees deciding which category applies. Approved permits are signed by the administrator or clerk, and one copy stays on file in the office of administration for a year while the second stays at the filming site.