Georgia's Cottage Food Program (GDA Rule 40-7-19) lets Atlanta residents sell shelf-stable baked goods and similar items from home. A $100 annual state license and proper labeling are required.
Under GA Dept of Ag Rule 40-7-19, cottage food operators may produce baked goods, candies, jams, jellies, granola, dry herbs, popcorn, and similar shelf-stable items from a home kitchen. An annual Cottage Food License is required (currently $100), including a kitchen inspection by GDA. Sales may be made directly to consumers at farmers markets, events, online, and by shipment within Georgia. Products must be properly labeled with operator name, address, ingredients, allergens, net weight, and a specific disclosure that the food was made in a home kitchen. Wholesale to restaurants and retail stores is not allowed. Atlanta also requires a city business tax certificate for residents selling regularly.
State license violations are enforced by GDA inspectors with fines, suspensions, or cease-and-desist orders. City business-tax violations are separate.
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