How to do business in Georgia : a step-by-step guide

How to do business in Georgia.
A step-by-step guide.
Editor Ralph M. Dobbs Research Assistants
Ben Beazley Guerry Thornton
Published by Georgia Bureau of Industry and Trade
Research Division Tom J. Hanifen, Director Post Office Box 38097, Atlanta, Georgia 30334
(4D4) 656-3588 September, 1975
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Table ofeontents
S Introduction '1 Government Assistance to Business 11 Services Available to You Upon Contacting
the Bureau of Industry and 'frade 13 Legal Structure ofYour Business IS Georgia's General Operating Requirements 1'1 Construction 19 Environment 21 Financing 23 Personnel 2S Taxes 2'1 'fransportation 29 Regulations for Specialized Industries 33 Directory ofAgencies Listed in This Publication 3'1 Clerks of the Georgia Superior Court 43 Index
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Iutroduetion

If you need assistance in starting a new business in Georgia or expanding your existing business, the offices of the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, or the Industry and Trade Commissioner are at your service.

"This is to extend a true Georgia welcome to all businessmen contemplating the establishment of new, or expansion of existing, operations in the Southeast. Our market area is of burgeoning and second-tonone dimensions. It is my pleasure to e.x.'tend, herewith, an offer of personal and substantive assistance to you. For, the combined efforts of government and industry are essential to healthy economic growth. This step-by-step guide exemplifies the form of supportive service I have long envisioned that good government could, and should, provide to meet your needs. I am personally interested in your success!"

"Sound economic development is the hallmark of Governor Busbee's Administration. I join him daily in using the full resources and import of our respective offices to further Georgia's economic development. During the course of your prospectus development, I hope that you will take a long, hard look at all Georgia has to offer- that you will talk with
businessmen now established here-and that you will take advantage of our many State services either to fill in informational gaps or to confIrm information gathered from all sources. Georgia welcomes the challenge of your business and personal interests at any time."

"In Georgia, the government-
industry partnership is a fact of life. The Bureau of Industry & Trade's prime mission is to serve your best interests. Starting a new business, or expanding an established enterprise, calls for aid in coping with red tape. Our comprehensive brochure is designed to meet this need. We offer it as a preliminary guide which should be confirmed by your attorney or your accountant. Always know that we are alert to your needs, that we are available
to help you on contact, and that our support does not stop once you are established. We look forward to meeting and working with you."

Governor George Busbee State Capitol, Atlanta 30334 (404) 6561776

U. Gove....or ZeD Miller State Capitol, Atlanta 30334 (404) 656-1776

Commissioner Louis W. Truman Bureau of Industry & Trade 601 Trinity Washington Building Atlanta, 30334. (404) 656-3556

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Government assistanee to business
oBUSINESS INFORMATION Business research consultants: Georgia Bureau of Industry and Trade, Research Division, (404) 656-3584.
o Free Business Information Center using specialists throughout Georgia's University System: Georgia State University, Business Information Center, (404) 658-3550.
o Industrial development specialists and major information publications (such as Directory of Georgia Associations and Directory of Scientific Resources in Georgia): Georgia Institute of Technology, Industrial Development Division,
o (404) 894-3863. Federal Ombudsman for Business: U. S. Department of Commerce, Washington, D. c., (202) 967-3178.
o Georgia agribusiness consultant: Georgia Agribusiness Council, (404) 656-3698.
o State geological consultants: Georgia Department of Natural Resources, State
o Geologist, (404)656-3214. Federal mining and mineral consultant: U. S. Bureau of Mines, Atlanta, (404) 526-6204.
o Small business counseling from Small Business Institutes: Emory University, Merrill Douglas, Small Business Institute, Atlanta 30322, (404) 377-2411, ext. 7651. Georgia State

University, Carroll Mohn, Small Business Institute, Atlanta 30303, (404) 658-4004. University of Georgia, Rudy Kagerer, Small Business Institute, 406-7 BA Building, Athens 30602, (404) 542-1294.
o Special Business School information and counseling programs: Georgia State University, Office of Research and Services, Jim Miller, (404) 658-4256. University of Georgia, Division of Research and Services, Jack Davis or Larry Bramlett, Athens, (404) 542-5760 or 61.
oENERGY State Energy Office: State Energy Office, (404) 656-5176.
o Federal Energy Administration, regional office: Federal Energy Administration, (404) 875-8261.
oINDUSTRIAL FINANCE Industrial finance consultant for venture capital, revenue bonds, local development cOlllorations and other possible state and federal sources: Georgia Bureau of Industry and Trade, Research Division, (404) 656-3584.
o Business Development Corporation: Georgia Business Development COllloration, (404) 577-5715.
o Small Business Administration: U. S. Small Business Administration,
o (404) 526-5325. Farmers Home Administration: U. S. Farmers Home Administration, Athens, (404) 546-2165.

o Economic Development Administration: U. S. Economic Development Administration, (404) 526-6401.
oINVENTORS Checklist of services available to inventors: Georgia Bureau ofIndustry and Trade, Research Division, (404) 656-3584.
oLABOR Labor availability data for all major Georgia towns: Georgia Bureau of Industry and Trade, Research Divi-
o sion, (404) 656-3584. Free employee recruiting and screening: Georgia Department of Labor, local office nearest plant.*
o Free employee training prior to plant start-up: Georgia Department of Education, State Industrial Coordinator, (404) 656-2550.
o Free employee upgrading, re-
training: Vocational-technical school nearest plant.*
o Manufacturing wage and fringe benefit data for local Georgia areas: Georgia Bureau of Industry and Trade, Industry Division, (404) 656-3579.
oLOCATION Industrial park sites available at reasonable cost: Georgia Bureau of Industry and Trade, Industry Division, (404) 656-3579.
o Industrial shell buildings completed to client's specifications: Georgia Bureau of Industry and Trade, Industry Division, (404) 656-3579.
continued ...
*For address oflocal agencies and officials. contact Business Research Library, Georgia Bureau ofindustry and Trade
(404) 656-3586.
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o Comprehensive state inventory of all available industrial sites and buildings: Georgia Bureau of Industry and Trade, Industry Division, (404) 656-3579.
o Economic profiles for all major Georgia towns: Georgia Bureau of Industry and Trade, Industry Division, (404) 656-3579.
o Personal assistance from state industrial location specialists: Georgia Bureau of Industry and Trade, Industry Division, (404) 656-3579.
oMANAGEMENT Small businessmen's training courses: U. S. Small Business Administration,
o (404) 526-2441. Free business counseling from retired professionals (SCORE program): U. S. Small Business Administra-
o tion, (404) 526-2441. Checklist of publications deSigned to assist small businessmen: U. S. Small Business Administration,
o (404) 526-2441. Free counseling for small businesses by full-time professional staff: Georgia Institute of Technology, Industrial Development Division, Industrial Services Branch, (404) 894-3858.
oMANUFACfURING Science and technology counseling for industry: Science Advisor to the
o Governor, (404) 656-3820. Technical assistance for industry: Georgia Institute of Technology, Industrial

Development Division, offices at: Albany, (912) 436-6093 Atlanta, (404) 894-3858 Augusta, (404) 724-9601 Carrollton, (404) 832-8249 Douglas, (912) 384-1121 Macon, (912) 743-5847 Rome, (404) 234-2619 Savannah, (912) 232-0261
o ational Technical Information Service. Focal point within the Federal Government for technical reports and data. For information on key announcements and search services contact: U.S.DepartmentofCommerce, NTIS, Springfield, Va. 22151, (703) 451-0560.
oMARKETING State program assisting companies to increase product export: Georgia Bureau of Industry and Trade, International Division, (404) 656-3577.
o Product marketing promotion prOVided by annual state manufacturing directory: Georgia Bureau of Industry and Trade, Research Division, (404) 656-3586.

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Serviees available to you u,on eontaeting tile Bureau of Industry and Trade
Telephone: (404) 656-3584, Telex: 54-2534, GACOMCEN1R ATL 245.
GENERAL BUSINESS Business consultants Community development consultants Economic research consultants Business library Economic map collection Georgia feasibility studies collection Quarterly report of major Georgia business indicators National WATS line Associate Office, U. S. Department of Commerce
GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS Business regulations consultant and handbook Industrial tax consultant and handbook IRS Tax Guide for Small Business Georgia Environmental Standards kit
INDUSfRlAL FINANCE Industrial finance consultant Venture capital assistance Checklist of state and federal loan sources
INTERNATIONAL TRADE State import-export consultants Georgia Import-Export Directory International trade missions

Import-export information kit: Checklist of import-export assistance contacts "How to" brochures Sample of international trade lead referrals
Computerized international trade lead program
INVENTORS Venture capital assistance Checklist of services available to inventors
LABOR Labor information consultants Vocational-technical school brochure Annual manufacturing wage and fringe benefits report Local area industry mix reports State labor union files Quarterly recruitable labor reports (major Georgia towns)
LOCATION Travel investment consultants Industrial location consultants Motion picture location consultants Economic Development Profiles (major Georgia towns) Available industrial buildings inventory Available industrial sites inventory
MARKETING Georgia Manufacturing Directory Buyer-seller referrals Economic Development Profiles (major Georgia towns) See International Trade Services above

MOTION PICTIJRE Motion picture location consultants Directory of Georgia Motion Picture Services
PROMOTION Local community promotion assistance 35-mm industry and tourism slide files Promotional publications Local and national public media advertising
TOURISM Travel investment consultants Tourism data and information center Consultants to tour operators, wholesalers Consultants to meeting and convention planners 35-mm tourism slide files

Hartsfield International Airport
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Legal strueture ofyour business
Business organizations permitted under Georgia Law include the single proprietDrship, partnership, limited partnership, and corporation.
SINGLE
oPROPRIETORSHIPS Register trade name ifother than owner's name and publish notice once a week for two weeks in newspaper in which sheriffs advertisements are printed. Contact Clerk of Superior Court in county where business is chiefly carried on.*
PARTNERSHIPS AND
oLIMITED PARTNERSHIPS Register trade name if other than owners' names and publish notice once a week for two weeks in newspaper in which sheriff's advertisements are printed. Contact Clerk of Superior Court in county where business is chiefly carried on.*
o File certified transcript of registration in every county where limited partnership has place ofbusiness. Contact Clerk of Superior Court.*
oDOMESTICCORPORATIOXS Obtain certificate reserving use of corporate name and pay S3 fee to: Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Department, (404) 656-2185.

o Secure order declaring incorporation from a judge of Superior Court in county where initial registered corporate office is to be located. Contact Clerk of Superior Court.* Publish notice of incorporation in county of initial registered office and pay 860 publishing fee. Use newspaper in county or serving county. Secure affidavit signed by agent of newspaper in county or serving county attesting to four consecutive weeks publication of notice of incorporation. File copy of Articles of Incorporation with Clerk of Superior Court* and pay S15 fee.
o File Articles of Incorporation and pay 815 corporate registration fce to: Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Department, (404) 656-2185.
o Yearly before November 1, file annual corporation report Form 1'-38 and pay annual 85 renewal fee to: Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Department, (404) 656-2185.
o Register trade name if different from corporate name in county where initial registered corPorate office is to be located, and publish notice once a week for two weeks in newspaper in which sheriff's advcrtisemcnts are printed. Contact Clerk of Superior Court.*

FOREIGN CORPORATIOXS TRANSACfING BUSINESS IN GEORGIA
A foreign corporation is any corporation incorporated under laws other than the laws of Georgia. Such out-of-state corporations are subject to the same general requirements imposed on domestic corporations, and enumerated throughout this booklet. Determine if corporate activity in Georgia falls within the legal definition of "transacting business in Georgia" by consulting GEORGIA CODE, Chapter 22-1401 and an attorncy. If ycs, comply with the
ofollOWing: File application for Certificate of Authoritv with Georgia Secretary ofState, Corporations Department, (404) 656-2185. Attach 8100 filing fcc and the follOWing: a recent (within 90 days) certified copy of all documents of incorporation. Charter must be certified bv the Secretary of State of the original state of incorporation. Form 1'-38 completed and 85 fce.
o Yearly before November 1, file annual corporation report Form 1'-38 with Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Department, (404) 656-2185. Attach annual 85 renewal fee.
o Register trade name if different from corporate name in county where business is chiefly carried on, and publish notice once a week for two weeks in newspaper in which sheriff's advertisements are printed. Contact Clerk of Superior Court.*

*See Clerks of the Georgia Superior Court on pages 37 to 41.
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Georgia's general operating requirements
o Local business license. Obtain annually for each place of business from city or county business licensing department.*
o Real estate purchase. Record warranty deed, pay real estate transfer tax and recording fee. Contact Clerk of Superior Court.*
o Real estate purchase (if financed). Record warranty deed and security deed (mortgage), pay real estate transfer tax, recording fee, and intangibles tax on security deed. Contact Clerk of Superior Court.*
o Purchase of established business. Comply with Bulk Sales Law of Georgia Uniform Commercial Code if purchasing an established business. See GEORGIA CODE, Chapter 109A-6.
o Local Certificate of Occupancy. Obtain in order to occupy new building or use existing building for a new business from city or county inspection depart, ment*
o Zoning. Comply with zoning ordinances governing location ofbusiness. Contact city or county planning department.*
o Sunday business operation. Check to determine local regulation. Contact District Attorney.*

o Weights and measures used by manufacturers and dealers. Comply with staterequired standards of Georgia Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures Laboratory, (404) 656-3605.
o Trademarks and service marks. Register, if desired, with Georgia Secretary of State, Special Services Division, (404) 656-2891.
-For address of local agencies and offiCials, see Clerks of the Georgia Superior Court on pages 37 to 41, or contact Business Research Library, Georgia Bureau of Industry and Trade, (404) 656-3586.

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Constrnetion
HIGHWAY RIGIIT OF WAY
D Obtain permit for any con-
struction activity conducted within a state highway right of way (grading, landscaping, driveway construction and utility construction). Contact Georgia Department of Transportation,Field District Engineer in Jurisdiction, (404) 656-5200.
BUILDING CODE
D Obtain building permit
(there is no statewide building code) at city or county planning and inspection department.*
HOUSING CODE AND CONS1RUCTION CODES
D Comply for city or county in
which business is located. Requirements vary but usually include the areas of: electrical, heating, plumbing and ventilating. Contact city or county planning and inspection departments.*

D Obtain license to use, sell,
manufacture, or store explosives from Georgia Office of Comptroller General, State Fire Marshall, (404) 656-2064 or 6484.
RIVER OR COASD\L FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
D Obtain information on
licenses and regulations from U. S. Coast Guard, Savannah, (912) 232-4321,
extension 348. U. S. Corps
of Engineers, Savannah, (912) 233-8822.
SPECIAL STIITE REQUIREMENTS
D Comply with construction,
operation and safety requirements for the follOWing: certain glass installations in buildings open to the public, high-voltage electric lines, elevators and boilers and pressure vessels. State agency: Georgia Department of Labor, Inspection Division, (404) 656-3017.

FIRE SAFElY SThNDARDS
D Obtain state certificate of
occupancy from Georgia Office of Comptroller General, State Fire Marshall, (404) 656-2064 or 6484.
D Submit plans for proposed
buildings that come under special hazards classification to Georgia Office of Comptroller General, State Fire Marshall, (404) 656-2064 or 6484.

SPECIAL LOCAL REQUIREMENTS
D Determine iflocal licenses
and permits are required. A sample list includes: demolition, driveway construction to adjoin city streets or Sidewalks, excavation,landfills,outdoor signs, refuse hauling, septic tank installation, sewer installation, water hookup and well drilling. Contact city or county planning or inspection department.*
LICENSE FOR CONS1RUCTION-RELATED OCCUPATIONS
D Obtain state license for:
architects, landscape architects, electrical contractors, plumbing contractors, warm air heating contractors, professional engineers and land surveyors from Georgia Secretary of State, Professional Examining Boards, (404) 656-3900.
*For address oflocal agencies and offiCials, contact Business Research Library,
Georgia Bureau ofIndustry and Trade,
(404) 656-3586.

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AIR QUALI1Y CONTROL
D Comply with Air Quality
Control Act and regulations. Obtain construction and operating permits if operation may result in air pollution. Contact Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection ' Division, Air Protection Branch, (404) 656-4867.
WATER QUALI1Y CONTROL
D Comply with Water Supply
Quality Control Act, Water Quality Control Act, Groundwater Use Act, and regulations. Obtain permits for: sewage treatment system construction or modification industrial waste treatment, , sewage and waste discharge into waterways, water supply systems, underground water withdrawal and i\ational Pollution Discharge Elimination System (EPA has delegated authority to issue NPDES permits to the state). Contact Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, Water Protection Branch, (404) 656-6593.
RADIATION CONTROL
D Obtain license and regula-
tions from Georgia Department of Human Resources Radiological Health Unit, , Radiation Safety Officer, (404) 894-5795.

SURFACE MINING

SOLID WASTE

D Comply with Georgia Sur-
face Mining Act and regulations. Obtain permit for any surface mining activity from Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Land Reclamation Section, Macon, (912) 744-3346.
COASThL MARSHLAND ACTIVI1Y
D Obtain permit for any ac-
tivity that encroaches on the coastal marshland from

MANAGEMENT
D Submit plan and obtain per-
mit to operate landfills, solid waste collection and disposal systems, and hazardous waste systems. Contact Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, Solid Waste Management Section, (404) 656-2833.
OTHER GENERAL SANIThl'ION

Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Marsh-

AND HEALTH CONTROLS
D Determine if other health

land Protection Section,

and sanitation regulations

Sapclo Island,

apply to your business.

(912) 485-2486.

Contact county Board of

NOISE CONTROL
D For inside building noise,
comply with federal regulations of U.S. Department of
Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration, (404) 526-3573.
D For outside building noise,
comply with state regulations of Georgia Department of Human Resources, Environmental Health Division

Health.*
LICENSE FOR El\1"\'IRONMENT-RELATED OCCUPATIONS
D Obtain state license for:
water and wastewater treatment plant operators, foresters, realtors and geologists. Contact Georgia Secretary of State, Professional Examining Boards,
(404) 656-3900.

(404) 656-4660.

' *For address oflocal agencics and offiCials,

PEST CONTROL
D Pesticide manufacturers.
Comply with federal regula-

contact Busines Georgia Bureau

soRfIensdeuasrtcIhyLainbdraTr;y~de,

(404) 656-3586.

tions of U. S. Environmental

Protection Agency,

(404) 526-3222.

D Pesticide contractors and

applicators. Comply with state

regulati.ons of Georgia Depart-

ment of Agriculturc, Pesticide

Division, (404) 656-4958.

D Structural pest control com-

panies and operators. Obtain

state license from Georgia

Secretary of State, Profcs-

sional Examining Boards,

(404) 656-3900.

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Finaueiug
oFEDERAL FUNDING SOURCES Economic Development Administration. Investigate company eligibility and loan availability. Contact U. S. Economic Development Administration,
o (404) 526-640l. Small Business Administration. Investigate company eligibility and loan availability. Contact U. S. Small Business Administration, (404) 526-5325.
o Farmers Home Administration (industrial loans and guarantees). Investigate company eligibility and loan availability. Contact U. S. Farmers Home Administration, Athens, (404) 546-2165.
CONVENfIONAL FUNDING
oSOURCES Investigate loan availability from banks, savings and loan associations, insurance companies. Georgia has 450 banks, 100 savings and loan associations and 110 insurance companies headquartered in the state.
oOTHER FUNDING SOURCES Investigate possibility of obtaining venture or risk capital financing. Contact Georgia Bureau of Industry & Trade, industrial finance consultant, (404) 656-3584.
o Investigate possibility of industrial revenue bond financing. Contact Georgia Bureau of Industry & Trade, Industry Division, (404) 656-3580.

o Investigate possibility of financial assistance from Local Development Corporations (over 170 Local Development Corporations operate throughout Georgia). LDC's can facilitate obtaining local bank loans and can also act as a pass-through vehicle for certain Small Business Administration loans. Contact Georgia Bureau of Industry & Trade, Industry Division, (404) 656-3580.
o If conventional financing cannot be secured, investigate loan possibility from Georgia Business Devel9Pment Corporation. Contact Georgia Business Development Corporation, (404) 577-5715.

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Personnel
oPERSONNEL TAXES State unemployment insurance. Obtain unemployment insurance tax forms and identification number. Coverage of the law was broadened in 1972 and now includes practically all employers. All companies, whether exempt from the law or not, must file an initial Employer Status Report form so that an official determination can be made as to their status. Contact Georgia Department of Labor, Employment Security Agency, Field Operations Section, (404) 656-3080.
o Employee Withholding Tax. See taxes, state and federal, page 25.
o State Workmen's Compensation. Firms with three or more employees must carry workmen's compensation insurance with a licensed insurance company or qualify as a self-insurer. Contact State Board of Workmen's Compensation, (404) 656-2900.
oWAGES Minimum Wage Law. Obtain and comply with regulations. Companies that do not fall under federal minimum wage law jurisdiction are subject to Georgia minimum wage law requirements. Contact U. S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, (404) 526-5801. Georgia Department of Labor, Inspection Division, (404) 656-3017.

oEMPLOYMENT PRACTICES Equal Employment Opportunity Act. Obtain and comply with regulations of U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, (404) 526-699l.
o Equal Pay For Equal Work Act. Obtain and comply with regulations. Companies that do not fall under federal equal pay law jurisdiction are subject to Georgia equal pay law requirements. Contact U. S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, (404) 526-5801. Georgia Department of Labor, Inspection Division, (404) 656-3017.
o Occupational Safety and Health Act. Obtain and comply with regulations of U. S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, (404) 526-3573.
o Child Labor Law. Obtain employment certificates for applicable employees. Law applies to children aged 12-16. Contact Georgia Department of Labor, Inspection Division,
o (404) 656-3017. Yoting Time. Comply with Georgia law entitling employees time ofT to vote. Contact Georgia Department of Labor, Inspection Division, (404) 656-3017.
oFREE S1AfE ASSISTAl'JCE Screening. Arrange for free screening of potential employces before plant startup. Contact Gcorgia Departmen t of Labor, local office. *

o Training. Arrange for free training of potential employees before plant startup. Contact Georgia Department of Education, State Industrial Coordinator, (404) 656-2550.
*For address of local Labor office nearest to your proposed plant, contact Business Research Library, Georgia Bureau of Industry and Trade, (404) 656-3586.

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Taxes
oFEDERAL Obtain businessman's kit, custom-prepared for your company, from nearest U. S. Internal Revenue Service Office, (404) 455-2141. Kit contains data and forms for: employer identification number, income (business and employee withholding), social security, federal unemployment insurance and other federal taxes.
o Check with attorney or accountant regarding tax advantages of filing as a Subchapter S Corporation.
oSTATE Obtain income tax number, sales tax number, and instructions from Georgia Department of Revenue for these taxes:
o BUSINESSES IN GENERAL Employee withholding, (404) 656-4180; sales and use, (404) 656-4060; unemployment insurance (see page 23), (404) 656-3080; workmen's compensation (see page 23 ), (404) 656-2900.
o CORPORATIONS Corporation income, (404) 656-4165; corporation license or occupation tax (franchise tax), (404) 656-4165; corporation registration (see page 13 ), (404) 656-2185.
o PARTNERSHIPS AND SUBCHAPTER S CORPORATIONS. File informational returns, (404) 656-4291.
o PROPRIETORSHIPS
Estate, (404) 656-4243; Income, (404) 656-4291.

o SPECIAL TAX CATEGORIES Alcoholic and malt beverages, wine, (404) 656-4260; motor fuel, motor carriers, motor trucks (see page 27), (404) 656-4051; tobacco products, cigars, cigarettes, (404) 656-4260; new car dealer automobile tags, (404) 656-4123.
o TAX EXEMPTIONS (SALES, LOCAL PROPERlY, OR INCOME TAX) Air and water pollution control equipment, (404) 656-4065; manufacturing machinery used directly in the manufacturing process, (404) 656-4065.
oLOCAL Comply with city, county, and school district tax requirements: school, local business license and property - real (land, etc.), personal (motor vehicles, etc.), intangible (cash, etc. ). Contact city or county tax assessor.*
*For address oflocal agencies and officials, contact Business Research Library,
Georgia Bureau ofIndustry and Trade, (404) 656-3586.
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Transportation
MaIDR VEHICLE MANUFACfURERS AND
oDEALERS Motorized vehicle manufacturers or dealers (new cars, heavy equipment, motorcycles, farm implements, etc.): Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission, (404) 656-6653.
o Motor vehicle dismantlers, rebuilders, used parts dealers, used car dealers: Georgia Secretary of State, Professional Examining Boards, (404) 656-3900.
o New car dealer automobile tag registrations: Georgia Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Unit, (404) 656-4123.
LAND TRANSPORThTION
oLICENSES AND REGULATIONS Railroads, buslines, motor contract carriers, common carriers, carriers who transport petroleum products for hire: Georgia Public Service Commission, (404) 656-4501.
o Charter coach operations in Georgia: Georgia Public Service Commission, (404) 656-4501. Georgia Department of Revenue, Motor Fuel Tax Unit, (404) 656-4050.
o Title for vehicle: county tag agent in county where business is located.
o Motor vehicle registration and yearly license tag (or renewable decal): county tag agent in county where business is located.
o Annual vehicle inspection sticker: motor vehicle inspection station.

o Driver's license based on classification of vehicle: Georgia Department of Public Safety, (404) 656-5890.
o Motor vehicle insurance: private insurance agent.
o Transport of mobile homes, heavy equipment, concrete pipe, plywood, cotton, tobacco: Georgia Department ofTransportation, Office of Permits and Enforcement, (404) 656-5428.
o Special permit for oversize or overweight vehicle. Legal limits are: length - 55 feet; width - 8 feet; height - 13 feet, 6 inches; total gross weight -73,280 pounds; maximum actual weight 20,340 pounds. State agency: Georgia Department of Transportation, Office of
Permits and Enforcement, (404) 656-5428.
o Motor fuel permit and quarterly report for vehicle having more than two axles: Georgia Department of Revenue, Motor Fuel Tax Unit, (404) 656-4050.
o Registration and quarterly report for two-axle vehicles meeting one of the follOWing criteria: gross weight over 18,000 pounds, passenger vehicle seating nine passengers and driver, or pulls trailer. State agency: Georgia Department of Revenue, Motor Fuel Tax Unit, (404) 656-4050.
o Highway use permit and quarterly report for vehicle domiciled and registered in these states or provinces: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho,
Nevada, New Mexico, ew York, Ohio, Ontario, Oregon
and South Dakota. State agency: Georgia Department

of Revenue, Motor Fuel Tax Unit, (404) 656-4050.
AIR TRANSPOR1J\TION
oLICENSES AND REGULATIONS Federal Aviation Administration, General Aviation District Office, Atlanta (404) 691-2323.
WATER TRANSPORTATION
oLICENSES AND REGULATIONS U. S. Coast Guard, Marine Safety Office, Savannah (912) 232-4321, ext. 348.
o U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Georgia coast and streams flOWing into Atlantic Ocean: Savannah District, Box 889, Savannah 31402, (912) 233-8822. For streams passing through state of Florida: Jacksonville District, Box 4970, Jacksonville 32201, (904) 791-2211. For streams flOWing into Gulf of Mexico: Mobile District, Box 2288, Mobile, Ala. 36628, (205) 690-2511.

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Regulations for speeialized industries
AGRIBUSIl\i'ESS
D Commercial fishing, salt-
water shrimping, live bait dealers, commercial breeders, commercial fish hatcheries, fishing lakes operated for a fee, wholesale fur companies: Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Game and Fish Division, (404) 656-3519.
D Livestock purchase, sale,
movement, slaughter, or processing: Georgia Department ofAgriculture, Animal Industry Division, (404) 656-367l.
D Agricultural commodity
(other than livestock) purchase, warehouse storage, or sale: Georgia Department of Agriculture, Marketing Division,
o (404) 656-3368. Food processing, handling, labeling, storage, distribution, wholesale and retail sales: Georgia Department ofAgriculture, Consumer Protection Division, (404) 656-3621.
D New food plant construction
or new construction on existing structures: Georgia Department ofAgriculture, Consumer Protection Division, (404) 656-362l.
D Poultry hatcheries: Georgia
Department ofAgriculture, Consumer Protection Division, (404) 656-3621.
D Commercial beekeepers,
pesticide applicators and contractors, commercial seed producers and dealers, vegetable and horticultural

plant producers, commercial feed manufacturers, dealers and distributors, commercial plant feed manufacturers, dealers and distributors: Georgia Department of Agriculture, Plant Industry Division, (404) 656-3633.
EDUCXfION
D Private schools: Georgia De-
partment of Education, (404) 656-2540.
D Driver training schools:
Georgia Department of Public Safety, (404) 656-6067.
EXPLOSIVES
D Use, sale, manufacture,
storage: Georgia Office of Comptroller General, State Fire Marshall, (404) 656-2064 or 6484.
FINANCE
D Security sales within Geor-
gia: Georgia Secretary of State, Securities Division, (404) 656-2894. U. S. Securities & Exchange Commission, (404) 892-0737.
D State-chartered banks, sav-
ings and loan associations, credit unions, money order companies: Georgia Department of Banking and Finance, (404) 656-2050.
D Loan and finance companies:
Georgia Office of Comptroller General, (404) 656-2091.
FOOD SERVING ESThBLISHMEl\'TS
D Business that cooks or pre-
pares food to be served (hotel, restaurant, nursing home, etc.): county Board of Health.*

D Alcoholic beverages, wine:
city or county business license department and Georgia Department of Revenue, (404) 656-4260.
FUEL D Pipelines, underground gas
storage facilities, carriers who transport petroleum products for hire: Georgia Public Service Commission, (404) 656-450l.
D Petroleum products manu-
facturers or dealers: Georgia Department of Agriculture, Fuel Oil Laboratory, (404) 656-3605.
D Marine vessel fueling pro-
cedures: U. S. Coast Guard, Marine Safety Office, Savannah, (912) 232-4321.
HEAUH D Health-related occupations:
audiologists, chiropractors, dentists, hearing aid dealers, hygienists, licensed practical nurses, medical doctors, nursing home administrators, opticians, optometrists, osteopaths, pharmacists, physical therapists, podiatrists, psychologists, recreation administrators, registered professional nurses, registered professional sanitarians and veterinarians. Contact Georgia Secretary of State, Professional Exanlining Boards, (404) 656-3900.
D Clinical laboratories: Geor-
gia Department of Human Resources, (404) 656-4995.
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*For address oflocal agencies and offiCials, contact Business Research Library,
Georgia Bureau ofIndustry and Trade,
(404) 6568586.

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ocontinued ... Ambulance services: Georgia Department of Human Resources, (404) 894-5170.
o Hospitals and nursing homes: Georgia Department of Human Resources, (404) 894-5137.
o Determine if other health and sanitation regulations apply to your business. Contact county Board of Health.*
oINSURANCE Insurance activities: companies, agents, counselors, brokers, solicitors and adjustors. Contact Georgia Office of Comptroller General, (404) 656-2091.
oINVESTIGATION Polygraphists, private detectives and private security agencies: Georgia Secretary of State, Professional Examining Boards, (404) 656-3900.
oMOBILE HOMES Mobile home manufacturers and dealers: Georgia Office of Comptroller General, State Fire Marshall, (404) 656-2064 or 6484.
o Transport of mobile homes: Georgia Department of Transportation, Office of Permits and Enforcement, (404) 656-5428.
oSALES Out-of-state companies with Georgia branch sales offices. Subject to the same general requirements imposed on any other company, and enumerated throughout this booklet.

o Out-of-state sales into Georgia by mail order, agents, or independent contractors. Not subject to regulations detailed in this booklet if within the constraints described in GEORGIA CODE 22-14. Consult attorney for exact determination.
o Security sales in Georgia. See Financing section on page 21.
oTOURISM Charter coach operations in Georgia: Georgia Public Service Commission, (404) 656-4501. Georgia Department of Revenue, Motor Fuel Tax Unit, (404) 656-4050.
o Motels, hotels, organized camps and travel trailer parks: county Board of Health* and Georgia DepartrnentofNaturalResources, Environmental Protection Division, (404) 656-6593.
oOTHER SERVICES Accountants, attorneys, barbers, cosmetologists, funeral directors and librarians: Georgia Secretary of State, Professional Examining Boards, (404) 656-3900.
o Private employment agencies: Georgia Department of Labor, Inspection Division, (404) 656-3017.
o Day nurseries: Georgia Department of Human Resources, (404) 894-5688.

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*For address oflocal agencies and offiCials, contact Business Research Library, Georgia Bureau ofIndustry and Trade, (404) 656-3586.

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DireetoIY _of ~eueies llsted in this pubUeation
Agriculture, Ga. Dept. of 19 Hunter St., S.W. Atlanta 30334 (404) 656-3705
Banking and Finance, Ga. Dept. of 122 State Capitol Atlanta 30334 (404) 656-2050
Business Development Corporation, Ga. Room 822, Healey Building Atlanta 30303 (404) 577-5715
Business Information Center Georgia State University University Plaza Atlanta 30303 (404) 658-3550
Coast Guard, U. S. U. S. Department of Transportation Marine Safety Office Box 8191 Savannah 31402 (912) 232-4321
Comptroller General, Ga. Office of 238 State Capitol Atlanta 30334 (404) 656-2056
Corps of Engineers, U. S. Army Savannah District Box 889 Savannah 31402 (912) 233-8822
Economic Development Administration, U. S. 1401 Peachtree St., N.E. Atlanta 30309 (404) 526-6401

Education, Ga. Dept. of State Office Building Atlanta 30334 (404) 656-2534
Emory University, School of Business Administration Atlanta 30322 (404) 377-2411, ext. 7651
Energy Office, State of Georgia 7 Hunter St., S.W Room 145 Atlanta 30334 (404) 656-5176
Environmental Protection
N!ency, u. S.
1421 Peachtree St., N.E. Atlanta 30309 (404) 526-3222
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 75 Piedmont Ave., N.E. Atlanta 30303 (404) 526-6991
Farmers Home Administration U. S. Department of Agriculture 355 East Hancock Ave. Athens 30601 (404) 546-2165
Federal Aviation Administration General Aviation District Office Fulton County Airport Atlanta 30336 (404) 691-2323
Federal Energy Administration 1655 Peachtree St., N.E. Atlanta 30309 (404) 875-8261
Georgia Institute ofTechnology Industrial Development Division Atlanta 30332 (404) 894-3839
Georgia State University, Office of Research and Services 10 Pryor St. Atlanta 30303 (404) 658-4256

Human Resources, Ga. Dept. of 47 Trinity Ave., S.W Atlanta 30334 (404) 656-4650
Industry and Trade, Ga. Bureau of 270 Washington St., S. W P.O. Box 38097 Atlanta 30334 (404) 656-3545
Internal Revenue Service 4800 Buford Highway Chamblee 30341 (404) 455-2141
Labor, Ga. Dept. of 254 Washington St., S.W. Atlanta 30334 (404) 656-3000
Labor, U. S. Dept. of Occupational Safety & Health Administration 1375 Peachtree St., N.E. Atlanta 30309 (404) 526-3573
Labor, U. S. Dept. of Wage & Hour Division 1371 Peachtree St., N.E. Atlanta 30309 (404) 526-5801
Mines, U. S. Bureau of 19 Hunter St. Atlanta 30334 (404) 526-6204
Motor Vehicle Commission, Ga. 100 Edgewood Ave. Atlanta 30303 (404) 656-4501
Natural Resources, Ga. Dept. of 270 Washington St., S.W. Atlanta 30334 (404) 656-4713
Public Safety, Ga. Dept. of P.O. Box 1456 Atlanta 30334 (404) 656-6146
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Public Service Commission, Ga. 244 Washington St., S.W. Atlanta 30334 (404) 656-6067
Revenue, Ga. Dept. of 270 Washington St., S.W. Atlanta 30334 (404) 656-4304
Science Advisor to the Governor Office of Planning & Budget Atlanta 30334 (404) 656-3820
Secretary of State, Ga. 214 State Capitol Atlanta 30334 (404) 656-2881
Securities & Exchange Commission 1371 Peachtree St., N.E. Atlanta 30309 (404) 892-0737
Small Business Administration, U. S. 1401 Peachtree St., N.E. Atlanta 30309 (404) 526-5325
Transportation, Ga. Dept. of 2 Capitol Square Atlanta 30334 (404) 656-5200
University of Georgia, College of Business Administration Division of Research & Services Athens 30602 (404) 542-5760 or 61
Workmen's Compensation, State Board of 254 Washington St., S.W. Atlanta 30334 (404) 656-2900

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Clerks of the Georgia Superior CoUrt
Address letters to Clerk of the Superior Court, County Courthouse, City, and Zip.
Closing day abbreviations:
W - Wednesday WA - Wednesday afternoon Th - Thursday ThA - Thursday afternoon S - Saturday SA - Saturday afternoon
Appling County Baxley 31513 (912) 367-2484 Closed: \VA
Atkinson County Pearson 31642 (912) 422-3343 Closed: S
Bacon County Alma 31510 (912) 632-4915 Closed: S
Baker County Newton 31770 (912) 734-5391 Closed: ThA, S
Baldwin County Milledgeville 31061 (912) 452-2293 Closed: S
Banks County Homer 30547 (404) 677-2258 Closed: WA, SA
Barrow County Winder 30680 (404) 867-2512 Closed: WA, SA
Bartow County Cartersville 31020 (404) 382-2930 Closed: SA

Ben Hill County Fitzgerald 31750 (912) 423-3736 Closed: S
Berrien County Nashville 31639 (912) 686-5506 Closed: S
Bibb County Macon 31201 (912) 745-6871 Closed: S
Bleckley County Cochran 31014 (912) 934-2731 Closed: WA, SA
Brantley County Nahunta 31553 (912) 462-5635 Closed: WA, SA
Brooks County Dixie 31629 (912) 263-4747 Closed:S
Bryan County Pembroke 31321 (912) 653-4912 Closed: S
Bulloch County Statesboro 30458 (912) 764-3527 Closed: S
Burke County Waynesboro 30830 (404) 554-2279 Closed: SA
Butts County Jackson 30233 (404) 775-7851 Closed: S
Calhoun County Morgan 31766 (912) 849-2715 Closed: S
Camden County Woodbine 31569 (912) 576-5621 Closed: S

Candler County Metter 30439 (912) 685-5257 Closed: S
Carroll County Carrollton 30117 (404) 832-2722 Closed: WA, SA
Catoosa County Tunnel Hill 30755 (404) 935-4231 Closed: SA
Charlton County Folkston 31537 (912) 496-2354 Closed: ThA, S
Chatham County Savannah 31401 (912) 236-9531 Closed: S
Chattahoochee County Cusseta 31805 (404) 959-3282 Closed: S
Chattooga County Summerville 30747 (404) 857-2594 Closed: WA, SA
Cherokee County Canton 30114 (404) 479-2411 Closed: WA, SA
Clarke County Athens 31601 (404) 546-7190 Closed: S
Clay County Fort Gaines 31751 (912) 768-2631 Closed: ThA, SA
Clayton County Jonesboro 30236 (404) 478-9911 Closed: S
Clinch County Homerville 31634 (912) 487-5854 Closed: S
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Cobb County Marietta 30060 (404) 422-2320 Closed: S
Coffee County Douglas 31533 (912) 384-2865 Closed: S
Colquitt County Moultrie 31768 (912) 985-1324 Closed: S
Columbia County Appling 30802 (404) 541-1139 Closed: S
Cook County Adel31620 (912) 896-7717 Closed:S
Coweta County Newnan 30263 (404) 253-2728 Closed: WA, SA
Crawford County Knoxville 31050 (912) 836-3328 Closed: 1bA, SA
Crisp County Cordele 31015 (912) 273-3424 Closed: S
Dade County Trenton 30752 (404) 657-4778 Closed: WA, SA
Dawson County Dawsonville 30534 (404) 265-2525 Closed: WA
Decatur County Bainbridge 31717 (912) 246-3944 Closed:1bA
DeKalb County Decatur 30031 (404) 371-2142 Closed: S
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Dodge County Eastman 31023 (912) 374-2871 Closed: S
Dooly County Vienna 31092 (912) 268-4234 Closed: WA, SA
Dougherty County Albany 31702 (912) 436-0325 Closed: S
Douglas County Douglasville 30134 (404) 942-9916 Closed: S
Early County Blakely 31723 (912) 723-3033 Closed:S
&hols County Lake Park 31636 (912) 559-5642 Closed: S
Effingham County Springfield 31329 (912) 754-3456 Closed: WA
Elbert County Elberton 30635 (404) 283-5761 Closed: S
Emanuel County Swainsboro 30401 (912) 237-8911 Closed: S
Evans County Claxton 30417 (912) 739-3868 Closed: S
Fannin County Blue Ridge 30513 (404) 632-2772 Closed: S
Fayette County Fayetteville 30214 (404) 461-4703 Closed: S

\\1iterborne commerce
Floyd County Rome 30161 (404) 234-0251 Closed:S
Forsyth County Cumming 30130 (404) 887-2948 Closed: WA, SA
Franklin County Carnesville 30521 (404) 384-2514 Closed: WA, SA
Fulton County Atlanta 30303, (404) 572-2411 Closed: S
Gilmer County Ellijay 30540 (404) 635-4462 Closed: WA
Glascock County Gibson 30810 (404) 598-2841 Closed: S
Glynn County Brunswick 31520 (912) 265-0585 Closed: S
Gordon County Calhoun 30701 (404) 629-2537 Closed: WA, SA
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Grady County Cairo 31728 (912) 377-2912 Closed: S
Greene County Greensboro 30642 (404) 453-7360 Closed: WA, SA
Gwinnett County Lawrenceville 30245 (404) 963-0271 Closed: S
Habersham County Clarkesville 30523 (404) 754-2923 Closed:S
Hall County Gainesville 30501 (404) 532-3187 Closed: S
Hancock County S~arta 31087 ( 04) 444-6644 Closed: S
Haralson County Buchanan 30113 (404) 646-5571 Closed: SA
Harris County Hamilton 31811 (404) 628-4944 Closed: 1bA, SA
Hart County Hartwell 30643 (404) 376-2531 Closed: S
Heard County Franklin 30217 (404) 675-3700 Closed: WA, SA
Henry County McDonough 30253 (404) 957-9131 Closed: S
Houston County Perry 31069 (912) 987-2170 Closed: S

Irwin County Ocilla 31774 (912) -468-5356 Closed: S
Jackson County Jefferson 30549 (404) 367-5235 Closed: SA
Jasper County Monticello 31064 (404) -468-6651 Closed: WA, SA
Jeff Davis County Hazlehurst 31539 (912) 375-2642 Closed: S
Jefferson County Louisville 30434 (912) 625-7922 Closed: W
Jenkins County Millen 30442 (912) 982-4683 Closed: S
Johnson County Wrightsville 31096 (912) 894-3484 Closed: WA, SA
Jones County Gray 31032 (912) 986-6671 Closed: WA, SA
Lamar County Barnesville 30204 (404) 358-2671 Closed: S
Lanier County Lakeland 31635 (912) 482-3594 Closed: S
Laurens County Dublin 31021 (912) 272-3210 Closed: SA
Lee County Leesburg 31763 (912) 759-6441 Closed: SA

Liberty County Hinesville 31313 (912) 876-3625 Closed: S
Lincoln County Lincolnton 30817 (404) 359-3345 Closed: SA
Long County Ludowici 31316 (912) 545-2123 Closed: WA, SA
Lowndes County Valdosta 31601 (912) 244-1095 Closed: S
Lumpkin County Dahlonega 30533 (404) 864-3736 Closed: S
Macon County Oglethorpe 31068 (912) 472-7661 Closed: S
Madison County Danielsville 30633 (404) 795-2567 Closed: SA
Marion County Buena Vista 31803 (912) 649-2603 Closed: SA
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McDuffie County Thomson 30824 (404) 595-4623 Closed: WA, SA
Mclntosh County Darien 31305 (912) 437-4728 Closed: ThA, S
Meriwether County Greenville 30222 (404) 672-4416 Closed: WA
Miller Countv Colquitt 31737 (912) 758-3391 Closed: ThA
Mitchell County Camilla 31730 (912) 336-5102 Closed: S
Monroe County Forsyth 31029 (912) 994-2501 Closed: S
Montgomery County Mt. Vernon 30445 (912) 583-4401 Closed: ThA, SA
Morgan County Madison 30650 (404) 342-3605 Closed: S
Murray County Chatsworth 30705 (404) 695-2932 Closed: SA
Columbus-Muscogee County Columbus 31902 (404) 324-7711 Closed: S
Newton County Covington 30209 (404) 786-2584 Closed: WA, SA
Oconee County Watkinsville 30677 (404) 769-5157 Closed: S
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Oglethorpe County Lexington 30648 (404) 743-5731 Closed: WA, SA
Paulding County Dallas 30132 (404) 445-2571 Closed: S
Peach County Fort Valley 31030 (912) 825-5331 Closed: S
Pickens County Jasper 30143 (404) 692-2014 Closed: WA, SA
Pierce County Blackshear 31516 (912) 449-5059 Closed: WA, SA
Pike County Zebulon 30295 (404) 567-8401 Closed: WA, SA
Polk County Cedartown 30125 (404) 748-2615 Closed: SA
Pulaski County Hawkinsville 31036 (912) 783-1911 Closed: ThA, SA
Putnam County Eatonton 31024 (404) 485-4501 Closed: S
Quitman County Georgetown 31754 (912) 334-2578 Closed: WA, S
Rabun County Clayton 30525 (404) 782-3615 Closed: SA
Randolph County Cuthbert 31740 (912) 732-2216 Closed: ThA, SA

Richmond County Augusta 30902 (404) 724-1831 Closed: S
Rockdale County Conyers 30207 (404) 483-4013 Closed: WA
Schley County Ellaville 31806 (912) 937-2101 Closed: WA
Screven County Sylvania 30467 (912) 564-2614 Closed: S
Seminole County Donalsonville 31745 (912) 524-2525 Closed: ThA, SA
Spalding County Griffin 30223 (404) 227-3086 Closed: SA
Stephens County Toccoa 30577 (404) 886-3598 Closed: SA
Stewart County Lumpkin 31815 (912) 838-6220 Closed: ThA, SA
Sumter County Americus 31709 (912) 924-5626 Closed: S
Talbot County Talbotton 31827 (404) 665-3239 Closed: ThA, SA
Taliaferro County Crawfordville 30631 (404) 456-2123 Closed: WA
Tattnall County Reidsville 30453 (912) 557-3661 Closed: S
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Taylor County Butler 31006 (912) 862-5594 Closed: Th, S
Telfair County McRae 31055 (912) 868-6525 Closed: WA, SA
Terrell County Dawson 31742 (912) 995-2631 Closed: S
Thomas County Thomasville 31792 (912) 226-3551 Closed: S
Tift County Tifton 31794 (912) 382-5255 Closed: S
Toombs County Lyons 30436 (912) 526-3501 Closed: S
Towns County Hiawassee 30546 (404) 896-2130 Closed: WA, SA
Treutlen County Soperton 30457 (912) 529-4215 Closed: WA, SA
Troup County LaGrange 30240 (404) 882-0063 Closed: S
Turner County Ashburn 31714 (912) 567-2011 Closed: WA, S
Twiggs County Jeffersonville 31044 (912) 945-3350 Closed: S
Union County Blairsville 30512 (404) 745-2611 Closed: WA, S

Upson County Thomaston 30286 (404) 647-5847 Closed: WA, S
Walker County LaFayette 30728 (404) 638-1742 Closed: SA
Walton County Monroe 30655 (404) 267-5232 Closed: SA
Ware County Waycross 31501 (912) 283-4904 Closed: S
Warren County Warrenton 30828 (404) 465-2262 Closed:S
Washington County Sandersville 31082 (912) 552-3186 Closed: WA, SA
Wayne County Jesup 31545 (912) 427-3761 Closed: S
Webster County Preston 31824 (912) 828-3525 Closed: S
Wheeler County Alamo 30411 (912) 568-3071 Closed: S
White County Cleveland 30528 (404) 865-2613 Closed:S
Whitfield County Dalton 30720 (404) 278-2494 Closed: S
Wilcox County Abbeville 31001 (912) 467-2442 Closed: ThA, SA

Wilkes County Washington 30673 (404) 678-2423 Closed: S
Wilkinson County Irwinton 31042 (912) 468-5356 Closed: ThA
Worth County Sylvester 31791 (912) 776-2736 Closed: ThA, SA
SOURCE: Georgia Bureau of Industry and Trade, May 1975.
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Index
Accountants - 31 Administrators, nursing home, recreation - 29 Agribusiness - 7; 29 Agriculture (Dept. of) . 33 Air quality control - 19 Alcoholic beverages - 25; 29 Ambulance - 31 Architects - 17 Articles of Incorporation - 13 Attorneys - 31 Audiologists - 29
Bait dealers - 29 Banks - 21; 29 Barbers - 31 Beekeepers - 29 Boilers - 17 Breeders - 29 Building permits - 17 Bulk sales law - 15 Business Development Corporation - 7; 21; 33 Business license - 15 Buslines - 27
Camps - 31 Car, new, used, dealers - 27 Carrier, motor, common 27 Certificate of Occupancy, local - 15; state - 17 Charter coach operations - 27 Child labor law 23 Chiropractors - 29 Code, building, housing, construction - 17 Construction 17 (new food plant 29) Contractors - 17 Corporations - 13; 25 Cosmetologists - 31 Credit unions - 29
Deeds - 15 Demolition - 17 Dentists - 29 Detectives - 31 Doctors 29
Education 29 Electric lineslhigh voltage - 17 Elevators - 17 Employee withholding tax - 25 Employment agencies, private - 31 Engineers - 17 Environment - 11; 19; 33 Equal employment - 23; 33 Equal pay - 23 Excavation - 17

Explosives - 17; 29
Feed, commercial, plant - 29 Finance-related operations - 29 Financing of business - 7; 11; 21 Fire safety standards - 17 Fish and fishing - 29 Food production and serving - 29 Foresters - 19 Franchise Tax - 25 Fuel - 25; 27; 29 Funding sources - 21 Funeral directors - 31 Fur - 29
Gasoline (Motor Fuel tax) . 25 Geologists - 9; 19 Glass installation - 17
Hatcheries, fish, poultry - 29 Health - 19, 31 Hearing aid dealers - 29 Horticultural plants - 29 Hospitals - 31 Hotels - 29; 31 Hygienists - 29
Insurance - 31 (Workman's Compensation Insurance - 23)
Investigation - 31 Inventors - 7; 11
Labor regulations - 23 Laboratories - 29 Landfills, local permit 17; state permit - 19 Landscape Architects - 17 Librarians . 31 Livestock - 29 Loans, business - 21 Loan companies 29 Local Development Corporations - 21
Marshland, coastal - 19 Mining, surface - 7; 19 Mobile homes 27; 31 Money order companies - 29
(out-of-state sales into Georgia by mail order companies - 31) Motels - 31 Motion picture - 11 Motor vehicles - 27
Noise control - 19 Nurseries, day - 31 Nurses - 29 Nursing homes and administrators - 29
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Occupational safety - 23 Opticians - 29 Optometrists - 29
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Partnerships - 13; 25 Personnel - 23 Pest control - 19; 29 Petroleum - 27; 29 Pharmacists - 29 Physical therapists - 29 Pipelines - 29 Podiatrists - 29 Polgraphists - 31 Pressure vessels - 17 Proprietorships - 13; 25 Psychologists . 29
Radiation control - 19 Railroads - 27 Real estate purchase - 15 Realtors - 19 Recreation administrators - 29 Refuse hauling . 17 Revenue bonds - 9; 21 Rights-of-way, highway - 17
Sales - 31 Sanitarians - 29 Sanitation regulations - 19; 31 Schools, private, driver training - 29 Securities sales - 29; 31 Security agents - 31 Seed producers, dealers - 29 Septic tank installation - 17 Service marks - 15 Sewer installation - 17 Small Business Administration - 21 Shrimping - 29 Signs, outdoor - 17 Solid waste management - 19 Sunday business operation . 15 Surveyors - 17
Ta"X.es - 11; 23; 25 Tourism - 11; 31 Trademarks - 15 Trade name 13 Transportation - 31; 33 Travel trailer parks - 31
Unemployment insurance - 23; 25 Used car dealers - 27 Used parts dealers - 27
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Utilities - 17 Vegetable plant producers - 29 Vehicles, motor - 27 Veterinarians - 29 Voting time - 23 Wage, minimum - 23 Waste management 19 Wastewater treatment plant operators - 19 Water treatment plant operators - 19 Water hookup - 17 Water quality control 19 Weights and measures standards - 15 Well drilling - 17 Wine - 25; 29 Withholding tax - 25 Workmen's compensation - 23; 25; 35 Zoning - 15
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