Dougherty County’s youth curfew is here to stay. Here’s what happens if minors violate it

Published: Nov. 10, 2026 at 5:53 PM EST|Updated: moments ago
Dougherty County’s new youth curfew has no set end date, and parents along with the minors who violate it could face a misdemeanor charge, according to county leaders. The curfew applies to anyone 17 or younger. It took effect Nov. 2 when county commissioners unanimously adopted the ordinance.