Georgia dog leash laws.

◦ Summary

Georgia has no statewide leash law. Leashing rules are set by individual cities and counties. Atlanta requires dogs to be leashed in public except in designated off-leash areas.

◦ Statewide statute

No statewide dog control statute is listed for this state. Leash rules are set entirely by city and county ordinance.

Citation via Table of State Dog Leash Laws, Rebecca F. Wisch, Animal Legal & Historical Center, Michigan State University College of Law. Check the current state code before relying on it.

◦ Notes & gotchas

The state law focuses on 'dangerous' and 'vicious' dog classifications. Day-to-day leashing requirements live in city/county ordinances. In Atlanta, off-leash is permitted only in designated dog parks.