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Noise from Specific Sources in Fulton County, GA (2026)

4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Fulton County, Georgia.

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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Fulton County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Bar & Nightclub Noise

In unincorporated Fulton County, a bar or nightclub's noise-ordinance violations can cost it more than a fine: under Sec. 6-203(a)(12), a noise violation tied to the licensed business is 'due cause' for the county to deny, suspend or revoke its alcohol license.

Fulton County Bar Noise License Risk

Significant Restrictions

Fulton County Code § 6-203(a)(12)

(12)The violation by either the licensee, an employee, or anyone acting as an agent for the licensee of the county's noise ordinance found in section 46-137 of the Fulton County Code of Ordinances if such violation is reasonably related to the operation of the licensed establishment and the licensee knew or should have known of the violation of the noise ordinance.

Generator Noise

Unincorporated Fulton County requires portable generators and other internal combustion engines to run with a muffler that deadens explosion noise, treating unmuffled engine or blower noise as a prohibited nuisance.

Fulton County Generator and Engine Noise Rule

Some Restrictions

Fulton County Code § 46-137(15)

The operation of any noise-creating blower or power fan or any internal combustion engine, the operation of which causes noise due to the explosion of operating gases or fluids, unless the noise from the blower or fan is muffled and the engine is equipped with a muffler device sufficient to deaden the noise.(16)Sound tracks. The use of mechanical loudspeakers or amplifiers on trucks or other mo...

Delivery Truck Noise

Fulton County's noise ordinance bans loud, excessive noise from loading or unloading vehicles and from opening boxes, crates and containers in the unincorporated county, backed by fines up to $500.

Fulton County Loading and Unloading Noise Ban

Some Restrictions

Fulton County Code § 46-137(9)

The creation of a loud and excessive noise in connection with loading or unloading any vehicle or the opening and destruction of bales, boxes, crates, and containers.(10)Construction or repair. Construction of any type, including, but not limited to, the erection (including excavation), demolition, alteration, or repair of any building, as well as the operation of any pile driver, steam shovel,...

Low-Frequency Bass Limits

Fulton County treats music or stereo noise audible 50 feet away between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. as automatic proof of a noise violation in the unincorporated county, covering bass-heavy car and home stereos alike.

Fulton County Loud Music Audibility Rule

Some Restrictions

Fulton County Code § 46-137(2)

The operation of any set, instrument, phonograph, machine, or device between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in a manner as to be plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet from the building, structure, or vehicle in which it is located shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this section.

Noise from Specific Sources by City in Fulton County

2 cities in Fulton County have their own noise from specific sources rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

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