Security
In compliance with security regulations, all visitors must enter the Capitol through a metal detector; the x-ray machine must examine hand-carried items. No weapons, including pocket knives, are allowed in the Capitol. These items should be left in a vehicle because security is not able to hold them. In addition, off-duty law enforcement officers are not allowed to carry their weapons while they are inside the Capitol. All visitors aged 18+ must present a state-issued photo ID to gain entry.
Transportation
MARTA
The Georgia State Capitol is accessible via the Georgia State MARTA station. This is one stop east of Five Points Station, MARTA's central hub.
Parking
Buses and 15-passenger or larger vans are allowed to park on the west side of Washington Street in front of the Central Presbyterian Church (opposite the Capitol) on most week days. Capitol events or security issues may make this space unavailable. In those cases, buses will be re-routed by Capitol security.
Public parking is available in several locations surrounding the Capitol. Parking fees vary by lot. Certain lots may be closed due to the legislative session.
The following lots are always open to the public if spaces are available:
- Steve Polk Plaza Parking is located on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, one block from the Capitol
- 254 Capitol Avenue, SE, Atlanta, GA
- 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Atlanta, GA
- 162 Jesse Hill Jr Drive, SE, Atlanta, GA 30303
- Underground Parking: A parking garage is located on the north side of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, two blocks from the Capitol
Bicycle Parking
Bike racks are available at the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Capitol Avenue, and during business hours in the employee parking deck at 2 Capitol Place.