Noise from Specific Sources in Cobb County, GA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Cobb County, Georgia.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Cobb County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Generator Noise
Cobb County's noise ordinance singles out generators for their own rule. Operating a generator in the unincorporated county violates Code § 50-258(16) unless the unit is portable or is running because of a power outage, a medical emergency, or scheduled testing and upkeep. The same section leans on § 50-258(6)'s muffler requirement for engine exhaust, and violators face the article's general penalty exposure under Code § 1-10.
Cobb County Restricts Standby Generator Noise
Significant RestrictionsCobb County Code of Ordinances § 50-258(16), incorporating § 50-258(6)
(6) Exhausts. The discharge into the open air of the exhaust of any steam engine, internal-combustion engine or motorboat except through a muffler or other device which will effectively prevent loud or explosive noises therefrom. This shall include internal-combustion generators except those specifically utilized in medical emergencies, during power outages, or those being tested or maintained ...
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