Cobb's Fireworks Ordinance - Explained!

Press release from the Cobb County Government:

June 28, 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

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