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Metal Detecting at Cherokee County parks

Cherokee County · Metro Atlanta · County park

🟡 Permit required

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The rules

Cherokee Sec. 42-54 (Use of detection devices) makes it unlawful to use any electronic device for the detection of metals, minerals, artifacts or lost articles, or for treasure hunting, in any park or recreation facility 'without written authorization from the director or the director's authorized agent.' Detecting is therefore allowed only with the Recreation and Parks director's written permission.

Permit: Written authorization from the Cherokee Recreation and Parks director required

📞 Call ahead: 770-924-7768 (confirm the current rule before you go)

Why detect here

Allowed only with prior written authorization from the Cherokee Recreation and Parks director

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Source: Cherokee County Code Sec. 42-54 (Parks and Recreation). Verify against the managing authority before detecting.