Business resources - How do I get started?

In order to start a business in Georgia, you must have a business license. Business licenses are obtained through either the city or county in which you plan to conduct business. To find out who regulates business licenses in your county, contact your local chamber of commerce office. Some businesses are required to obtain a license from state offices before opening. The Secretary of State's Office advises as to which state licenses you might need.

"Where do I go to register a sole proprietorship?"
Sole proprietorships are not state-regulated, so there is no requirement to do business as a sole proprietor other than obtaining a business license from the county/city in which the business is being conducted. Sole proprietors are required to register with the state only if they choose to incorporate their business or establish a limited liability company or a limited partnership.

Source :chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2009/05/11/yrb_523511.shtml