Cobb's Fireworks Ordinance - Explained!

Press release from the Cobb County Government:

July 15, 2020

FIREWORKS USE IN COBB COUNTY
Cobb County Code bans the use of fireworks from 9 p.m. to 10 a.m. This is spelled out in the county’s code under the noise ordinances. Violations are a misdemeanor offense and you can view the noise ordinances by going here: Cobb County Noise Ordinance

However, the state legislature has spelled out several exemptions to county code in O.C.G.A. § 25-10-1 et seq. This allows exemptions to county ordinances for use of fireworks on specific dates and times.

• December 31 (New Year’s Eve) - Fireworks may be discharged until 1 a.m.
• January 1 (New Year’s Day) - Fireworks may be discharged until midnight.
• The last Saturday and Sunday in May - Fireworks may be discharged until midnight.
• July 3 - Fireworks may be discharged until midnight.
• July 4 - Fireworks may be discharged until midnight.
• The first Monday in September - Fireworks may be discharged until midnight.

To view the Georgia code section regarding fireworks visit: O.C.G.A. § 25-10-2

Fireworks in County Parks -- Pyrotechnics are prohibited at ALL county parks per County Ordinance § 90-63.

Sec. 90-63. – Restricted or Prohibited Uses of Park Facilities

1. Pyrotechnics prohibited

It shall be unlawful for any persons to possess, display, use, set off or ignite any firecracker, fireworks, smoke bombs, rockets, or other pyrotechnics.

This press release was produced by Cobb County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.