Troup County, GA Special Events & Permits: Street Fair Rules (2026)

Sec. 6.6(2) makes it unlawful to hold a special event in the County without first obtaining a permit, and the location must comply with existing zoning and have sufficient lawful parking. Before issuing a permit, the County reviews plans for crowd and traffic control, fire inspection, EMS coverage and waste disposal; producers must clean the right-of-way of rubbish within 24 hours of the event ending or the County will do it and bill the applicant. Permit fees are set by the County's fee schedule and cover each department's actual costs, plus a possible cash bond; charitable 501(c)(3) events may be excused from the fee by the County manager.

Producers must carry liability insurance naming the County as additional insured, at minimums of $300,000.00 per person, $1,000,000.00 maximum and $100,000.00 property damage. Under Sec. 6.6(6), food and merchandise vendors must be authorized in writing by the producer and, once authorized, do not need a separate vendor permit, though food vendors must still meet County health department rules. Alcohol vendors under (7) must hold a state and County license. Sec. 6.6(8)(b) bars any vendor not authorized by the producer from doing business within 100 yards of the event, from one hour before it starts until one hour after it ends.

A denied or revoked permit can be appealed in writing to the County manager within five days, then to the Board of Commissioners within five more days, with a hearing set within 30 days.