The City of Bowdon, Georgia
THE FRIENDLY CITY
City Clerk
Susan Pierce
Business Licenses
New Business License
To obtain a new Business License, bring a completed application to City Hall, along with the following documentation:
- Lease Agreement (if renting business space)
- Proof of Ownership (if owner of business space)
- Tax Id # for the Business
- Personal Identification
Original Business License Fee is $60
Business License Renewal
Business License Renewal fees are based on the amount of a business's annual receipts. Current business licensees will receive a Business License Renewal letter in October.
Payment and required renewal paperwork are due January 1-March 31 of each year. Beginning April 1, late business license renewals are subject to a late fee, and failure to obtain and/or renew business license on time can result in citations, fees, or additional action.
Applications & Permits
City of Bowdon Occupation Tax Certificate Holders
January 16, 2025
Attention Business Owners: All new and existing businesses located within Bowdon city limits are to have a yearly fire inspection per Georgia State Law. Please reach out to Carroll County to schedule this inspection. There is no charge for the fire inspection. All fire inspection requests are submitted digitally through the Carroll County Fire Rescue website using the “Request an Inspection” button. Once an inspection request is received, the Fire Marshal's Office will reach out to the applicant and set up a date/time for the inspection to be completed. Once you pass the inspection, the City of Bowdon will need a copy of the certificate. The link to access Carroll County’s website to request an inspection is Fire Inspection | Carroll County, GA - Official Website.
If you have any questions, please contact Assistant City Clerk: Haley Bills at hbills@bowdon.net or 770.258.8980
Click to download and print applications and permits to be submitted to the City Clerk.
182 Grammar School Road, Bowdon, Georgia, 30108
(770) 258-8980
susanp@bowdon.net
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