Starting a Business in Lumpkin Co.

If your business is to involve food processing, handling, storage, or distribution, you must obtain permits from the Lumpkin County Health Department, which handles the permits for the entire county and city. If you are unsure if your business needs a permit, contact the Health Department.

 

Lumpkin County Health Department Environmental Division

56 Short Street

Dahlonega, GA 30533

(706) 867-2730

 

Some food related businesses will need permits beyond what the county provides. In this case contact the Department of Agriculture.

 

Department of Agriculture District Office

1195 Jesse Jewell Parkway SW

Gainesville, GA 30504

(770) 535-5955