An official website of the State of Georgia.
The .gov means it’s official.
Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. State of Georgia government websites and email systems use “georgia.gov” or “ga.gov” at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you’re on an official state website.
Still not sure?
Call 1-800-GEORGIA to verify that a website is an official website of the State of Georgia.
EPD offers a permit exemption for recreational mining. A surface mining permit is not required for hobbyists who are interested in panning for rocks and minerals (including gold) as a recreational activity.