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The Alcohol License Division is part of the Finance Department and is responsible for issuing alcohol beverage licenses. An alcohol beverage license is what a business needs in order to serve alcohol in the City of Douglasville.

Alcohol License appointments in the box to the right are not for server permits. Those must be obtained from the Douglasville Police Department at 2083 Fairburn Road, Douglasville, GA 30135. Please do not book appointments or come to City Hall for server permits.

The Finance Department also handles changes of agent outlet manager, ownership change or a location change at that business.

All alcoholic beverage licenses expire on December 31 of each year. A renewal packet will be mailed to each licensee which will include a written application for renewal which is due on or before November 15. The renewal application can also be accessed electronically by logging into the Georgia Tax Center website. See the steps to renew your alcohol beverage license.

If you are an employee of a restaurant that will be pouring or serving alcohol in the city, you need a server's permit which must be obtained at the Douglasville Police Department, 2083 Fairburn Road, Douglasville GA 30135 or 770-920-3010. This is in addition to the alcohol beverage license that the restaurant must have.

If you are seeking an alcoholic beverage license in the City of Douglasville, our Finance Department has made personnel available to meet with you and guide you through this process. Book an appointment here. Again, these appointments are not for server permits.

Beer, Wine and Spirituous Liquor Applications

Georgia Department of Revenue
Alcohol & Tobacco Division
1800 Century Blvd NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30345
Phone: 877-423-6711

Steps to renew your alcohol beverage license

All alcoholic beverage licenses expire on December 31 of each year. A renewal application will be mailed to each licensee which will include a written application for renewal which is due on or before November 15. The renewal application can also be accessed electronically by logging into the Georgia Tax Center website.

The license fee shall be paid in full no later than December 31 of each year. If the renewal application is not made by November 15 of each year or if such fees are not paid by December 31 of each year, an additional 10% of the license fee will be assessed against the licensee. Delay in submitting your application and supporting documents could result in a late fee.

Steps to renewing your Alcohol License:

Submit renewal paperwork through the Georgia Tax Center website. Allow 72 business hours for processing.
Once the renewal has been processed, expect an email from Stephanie Tucker with payment options. You may pay online (a link will be provided) or in person at Douglasville City Hall, 6695 Church St. Douglasville, GA 30134.

Please note: Licensees will need to complete and upload the renewal paperwork into the licensee Georgia Tax Center account. If you have questions, please contact us at alcohol-licensing@douglasvillega.gov.

Alcohol FAQ's
- How do I apply for an alcoholic beverage license?
  Initial application for license
  
  All requests now originate through the Georgia Tax Center Alcohol License Portal.
  
  Once you have created an account and are in the application process online, you will be prompted to download the City of Douglasville Alcohol License Application Packet.
  
  Fill that application out electronically and you will be prompted to upload all your documentation as you continue. Make sure that you upload all the documentation listed on the front page of the Douglasville application packet.
  
  The Georgia Tax Center will forward your application to the City of Douglasville Finance Department who will contact you to complete the application.
- Do I renew my alcoholic beverage license annually?
  Yes, all alcoholic beverage licenses expire December 31st of each year. A renewal letter is mailed to each licensee who shall make a written application for renewal on or before November 15 of each year on forms approved by the clerk, and the license fee shall be paid in full no later than December 31 of each year. If the renewal application is not made by November 15 of each year or if such fees are not paid by December 31 of each year then an additional 10% late fee will be assessed against the licensee.
- If I sell my business, who do I notify?
  You will notify the City Finance Department.
  
  The City Finance Department will process your application of alcoholic beverages licenses only after sale of the business has been completed, and this application may be made the same day as the sale. After the alcoholic beverage application has been filed, the business may continue to serve alcohol for the shorter of 45 days or the time of approval or denial of the application.
- If I close my business, who do I notify?
  You will notify the City Finance Department.
  
  We request written notice of business closure and surrender of alcoholic beverages licenses. Please also notify the Georgia Department of Revenue.