Douglas Sheriff Reminds Public What's Legal With Fireworks

DOUGLAS COUNTY, GA – The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has put out a reminder for the public about the legal use of fireworks within the county.

Here are a few reminders about the upcoming holiday:

• Records Division will be closed on July 4th.
• Some Sheriff's personnel will be participating in the parade Wednesday and will be at Hunter Park afterwards.
• Fireworks are allowed in Georgia, but only until 11:59 p.m. Have a large bucket of water and/or water hose nearby in case of any mishaps.
• Celebrate responsibly! Drinking alcohol and setting off explosives is never a good mix. Neither is drinking and driving.
• Be mindful that some of your neighbors may not enjoy fireworks.

Read more about Georgia's fireworks law here.

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Photo courtesy Douglas County Sheriff's Office