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License to Sell Alcohol

All businesses that serve or sell alcohol in unincorporated Forsyth County must apply for a local alcohol license. New alcohol applications require an appointment, please contact Alcohol@forsythco.com to schedule an appointment.

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Local Alcohol Mapping Project (LAMP)

How to Register with the State for a Retail Alcohol License

Alcohol License

New Alcohol Application

New Alcohol Application This application is for all consumption and retail package applicants. Use L.A.M.P viewer to see all active and Conditional Licenses. All applicants are required to submit the completed application to the Georgia Tax Center https://gtc.dor.ga.gov/_/ . An appointment is required with our office prior to submitting with the GTC. Applicant for wholesale, manufacturer distillery and manufacturer brewery will submit a new alcohol application to the Business License Department.


Alcohol Distance Requirements

Identification of minimum distances required for alcohol establishments to comply with O.C.G.A. § 3-3-21; O.C.G.A. § 20-2-690, rule 560-2-2-.12. Use LAMP viewer to see all active and Conditional Alcohol Licenses, schools, daycares and churches in the County.


Alcohol Licensee Change Application

This application allows current establishments that hold an existing alcohol license to change the named licensee only. This application must be submitted in person by the named licensee.


Application for Lanier Technical College Forsyth Conference Center Special Event Alcohol Permit Application

All applicants are required to submit the completed application to the Georgia Tax Center https://gtc.dor.ga.gov/_/ .


Application for Special Event Alcohol Permit for Forsyth County Businesses

All applicants are required to submit the completed application to the Georgia Tax Center https://gtc.dor.ga.gov/_/ .


Application for Special Event Alcohol Permit for Non-Forsyth County Businesses

All applicants are required to submit the completed application to the Georgia Tax Center https://gtc.dor.ga.gov/_/ .


Application for Temporary Nonprofit Alcohol Permit

All applicants are required to submit the completed application to the Georgia Tax Center https://gtc.dor.ga.gov/_/ .


Application for Wholesale Alcohol License

Application for Wholesale Alcohol License This application allows wholesale dealers in alcoholic beverages licensed by the State of Georgia to distribute such beverages to licensed retailers or dealers in unincorporated areas of Forsyth County.


Alcohol Hours of Sale

This document provides the Forsyth County Alcohol hours of sale for Package and Consumption establishments. Alcohol Ordinance Section 2.5 and 3.5 Beer (Malt Beverage), Wine, Liquor (Distilled Spirits).


How to Register a Retail Alcohol License Account


Monthly Alcohol Excise Tax Filing Instructions

Beginning April 1, 2023, the Forsyth County Business License Department will handle Alcohol Excise Tax. Each establishment will file monthly through the CSS portal account. Use this document for step by step instructions on how to file.


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