New Duluth business licenses and ribbon cuttings: Kobap Kitchen, Allure Nail Bar, Rick Case Kia, Bach to Rock, Royal Trust Bank and more, from city records.
Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. Rebuilt monthly. Facts on this page come from the City of Duluth’s New Business Reports, which list new occupational tax certificates (business licenses), and the city’s public notices of ribbon cuttings. Questions about business licenses: City Clerk’s office, 770-476-3434, occtax@duluthga.net.
The city of Duluth publishes a monthly list of the businesses it has newly licensed. The latest report, for July 2026, lists four. The ribbon cuttings the city has announced since July show some larger openings, among them a car dealership on Satellite Boulevard and Atlanta Gas Light’s new Gwinnett service center.
Who to call
- Business licenses (occupational tax): City Clerk’s office, 770-476-3434, occtax@duluthga.net
- Zoning for a new business: Community Development and Engineering, 770-476-1790
- Ribbon cuttings and economic development: economicdevelopment@duluthga.net, 770-476-3434
Newly licensed in July 2026
From the city’s July 2026 New Business Listings:
| Licensed | Business | What it does | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 13 | Honey Bronze Spa | Personal care | 2895 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Suite 101 |
| July 15 | Kobap Kitchen | Limited-service restaurant | 3175 Buford Hwy., Suites 101-102 |
| July 29 | Allure Nail Bar | Hair, nail and skin care | 2220 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Building B, Suite 100 |
The report also lists one home-based business, a janitorial service; we do not publish home addresses.
Earlier in 2026
June: the city licensed seven businesses, according to its June report, including Columbia Academy, a tutoring business at 3071 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.; Riverside Traffic Solutions at 3570 Buford Hwy.; Muni and Stars Family Healthcare Services, a home health business at 2997 Main St.; the engineering firm Salas O’Brien at 4120 Chattahoochee Trace; and Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church, 3700 Pleasant Hill Road.
May: two, according to the May report: MH Commercial, a real estate office at 4227 Pleasant Hill Road, and Caswell, a manufacturer at 4800 River Green Parkway.
Ribbon cuttings and openings
The city posts a public notice whenever a majority of the City Council may attend a ribbon cutting. Recent and upcoming ones:
| Date | Business | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Oct. 17, noon | Dreamland, 10th anniversary celebration | 3540 W. Lawrenceville St. |
| Sept. 16 | Royal Trust Bank | 2260 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Suite 110 |
| Sept. 14 | Atlanta Gas Light Gwinnett Service Center | 3825 Rogers Bridge Road |
| Sept. 9 | Bach to Rock | 3455 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Suite 810 |
| July 16 | Rick Case Kia grand opening | 3190 Satellite Blvd. |
| April 24 | Aquashine Express Car Wash | 3105 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. |
The Rick Case Kia notice said the public was invited.
Opening a business in Duluth
Duluth’s business license is called an occupational tax certificate. According to the city’s New Business Applications page, it is a three-part online process:
- Zoning use verification through the city’s GovWell portal, which must be approved before you sign a lease.
- A business information form on the city’s GovBuilt site.
- The certificate application, sent by email after planning approval.
Before you start, confirm the address is inside city limits: the city says the 30096 and 30097 ZIP codes carry Duluth mailing addresses, but not every address in them is in the city. A post office box can be a mailing address but not a business location. Processing generally takes 10 to 14 business days, longer during renewal season, January through April.
Other requirements the city lists:
- Commercial trash: the city has an exclusive contract with Republic Services for commercial dumpsters; call 844-737-8254.
- Business personal property: report it to Gwinnett County; questions to personal.property@gwinnettcounty.com.
- Fire marshal certificate of occupancy: Gwinnett Fire Plan Review, 678-518-6000, option 6.
- Restaurants and food trucks: permits from GNR Public Health; see our restaurant inspections guide.
- Signs: a new business may get one 30-day temporary sign permit within six months of opening; see our permits and zoning guide.
To invite the mayor and council to a grand opening, use the city’s Request a Ribbon Cutting form.
Frequently asked questions
What new businesses opened in Duluth, Georgia, recently? The city’s July 2026 license report lists Kobap Kitchen, Allure Nail Bar and Honey Bronze Spa. Recent ribbon cuttings include Rick Case Kia, Bach to Rock, Royal Trust Bank and Atlanta Gas Light’s Gwinnett Service Center.
How do I get a business license in Duluth? Apply online for an occupational tax certificate in three steps, starting with zoning use verification. Processing generally takes 10 to 14 business days.
Is my business address inside Duluth city limits? Not necessarily. The 30096 and 30097 ZIP codes are not all inside the city; check the address before you apply.
More: building permits and zoning and who to call at City Hall.
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