Community Vision: "The City of Baldwin is and will remain a family-oriented community that seeks balanced growth and economic opportunity for all citizens, while respecting our past and envisioning a brighter future."
The City of Baldwin understands that our success depends on your success. Therefore, we are committed to actively promoting business growth throughout the city including industrial, commercial and retail opportunities. We are committed to actively work with local, regional and state partners to encourage and promote economic investments from local, national and international sources. We seek to strengthen the local tourism industry and those businesses that support tourism. This helps us to capitalize on local resources along the US 441 and SR 365 corridors. Our commitment also includes supporting the business community by working with area chambers of commerce, development authorities and other local, regional and state business associations to develop local programs that offer technical support and guidance for area entrepreneurs and business owners.
We are a business-friendly community and starting a new business in Baldwin means more than just opening your doors for business. For us it’s about growing our family and having a valued member as a part of our community. To learn more about how we can help you, please contact Mayor Jerry Neace at City Hall, 130 Airport Road, Baldwin, GA 30511, Ph. (706)-778-6341.
Doing Business in Baldwin
If you are planning to do business in the City of Baldwin, there are some important things you need to know. First, the city requires that all businesses obtain a business license. Applications can be downloaded here or be picked up at City Hall. Failure to comply with this law can result in the closing of your business and/or civil/criminal penalties. All business licenses are distributed according to S.I.C. code.
Business Occupation Tax
The business occupation tax (licensing fee) is based on a sliding scale of the number of employees within the business. A summary of the Tax Table is listed below:
No. of Employees |
Tax Amount |
After July 1st |
1-4 |
$75.00 |
$37.50 |
5-8 |
$100.00 |
$50.00 |
9-12 |
$150.00 |
$75.00 |
13-50 |
$225.00 |
$112.50 |
51-100 |
$325.00 |
$162.50 |
101-Over |
$400.00 |
$200.00 |
Professional Service Fee |
$225.00 |
$112.50 |
Beer & Wine Licenses & Fees
The City of Baldwin requires that any business that sells alcoholic beverages, whether by package or by drink, be licensed by the city. Applications for a new license or renewal of existing license can be obtained at City Hall or by clicking here. All licenses must be renewed annually in January of each year. Below is a list of all fees associated with the license:
License Classification |
Fee |
Malt Beverage Wholesale |
$750.00 |
Wine Wholesale |
$750.00 |
Malt Beverage & Wine Retail Package |
$1,500.00 |
Malt Beverage & Wine for Consumption on Premises (Restaurant Only) |
$1,000.00 |
Administrative Fee (For application processing and background investigations) |
$100.00 |
These fees must be paid at the time the application is filed with the city. For more information about licensing, please contact City Hall at (706)-778-6341.
Annexation, Construction and Rezoning Activities
The City of Baldwin requires that all construction and development activities within the city limits be permitted prior to such activity beginning. This includes permits for commercial construction activity (structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, gas, swimming pools, demolitions, etc.), certificates of occupancy, annexations, re-zoning requests and commercial signs.
Please note that beginning work prior to the issuance of permits will result in the city issuing a Stop Work Order and a penalty of double the permit fee will apply for each required permit.
Information about the application process and fees associated with building & development permits can be obtained at City Hall. You may contact City Hall at (706)-778-6341.
Water and Sewer
The City of Baldwin provides water and sewer for all commercial and industrial developments within the city. Currently, the city has about a million gallons of excess capacity available for purchase. We are committed to the aggressive pursuit of local, state and federal resources for funding needed infrastructure projects that will help us meet both current and future demands for water and sewer services.
Water Connection Fee Schedule
Fee |
Inside City Limits |
Outside City Limits |
New Connection (Renter) |
100.00 |
100.00 |
New Connection (Owner) |
$100.00 |
$100.00 |
Meter Set w/Back flow |
$1,200.00 |
$1,350.00 |
Boring |
$800.00 |
$800.00 |
Sewer Connection Fee Schedule
Fees |
Inside City Limits |
Outside City Limits |
Tap Fee |
$1,200.00 (plus system develop fee) |
$1,350.00 (plus system develop fee) |
System Develop Fee |
$1,150.00 per ERU |
$1,150.00 per ERU |
Boring Fee |
$800.00 |
$800.00 |
Manhole & Transmission |
Actual costs plus 1% admin fee |
Actual costs plus 1% admin fee |
Water & Sewer Rate Schedule effective 7/1/2011 – Residential
Water Inside City Limits |
Water Outside City Limits |
$10.00 flat fee |
$19.00 flat fee |
$5.30 per 1,000 GALS |
$6.25 per 1,000 GALS |
$7.95 per 1,000 GALS |
$9.38 per 1,000 GALS |
$10.60 per 1,000 GALS |
$12.50 per 1,000 GALS |
Sewer Inside City Limits |
Sewer Outside City Limits |
$10.87 flat fee |
$20.10 flat fee |
$5.81 per 1,000 GALS |
$6.96 per 1,000 GALS |
$7.00 per 1,000 GALS |
$8.00 per 1,000 GALS |
$8.00 per 1,000 GALS |
$9.00 per 1,000 GALS |
Water & Sewer Rate Schedule effective 1/1/2012 - Commercial
Water Inside City Limits |
Water Outside City Limits |
$10.00 flat fee |
$19.00 flat fee |
$5.30 per 1,000 GALS |
$6.25 per 1,000 GALS |
$7.95 per 1,000 GALS |
$9.38 per 1,000 GALS |
$10.60 per 1,000 GALS |
$12.50 per 1,000 GALS |
Sewer Inside City Limits |
Sewer Outside City Limits |
$10.87 flat fee |
$20.10 flat fee |
$5.81 per 1,000 GALS |
$6.96 per 1,000 GALS |
$7.00 per 1,000 GALS |
$8.00 per 1,000 GALS |
$8.00 per 1,000 GALS |
$9.00 per 1,000 GALS |
Baldwin Wastewater Treatment Facility
The Baldwin wastewater facility was built in 2003 and designed for an average flow of .8 MGD. The current average flows are .4 MGD with .15 MGD in reserve, leaving .25 MGD available for growth. The City is currently in the process of working with the EPD and USDA for expansion at the facility.
Baldwin Water Treatment Facility
The Baldwin water facility has a withdraw permit for 4 MGD maximum with a monthly average not to exceed 3.0 MDG from the Chattahoochee River. The treatment plant has two Trident water plants that are rated at 2.0 MGD each. The Baldwin water plant currently treats an average of 1.8 MGD. On average that would allow for approximately 1.2 MGD of potable water that could be treated and available for further growth. Additional capacity would require a withdrawal permit modification.