Consumer fireworks (1.4G) are legal in Atlanta per Georgia Fireworks Safety Act. Allowed 10 AM to midnight on most days; extended to 1 AM on July 3–4, Dec 31–Jan 1, Memorial Day, and Labor Day weekends. Private property with owner consent required.
Georgia legalized consumer fireworks in 2015 (GA Code §25-10-1+). Local jurisdictions may restrict hours but cannot outright ban them per §25-10-5.1. Atlanta allows use 10 AM–midnight generally and until 1 AM on designated holidays. Fireworks must be used on private property with owner consent. Fireworks on public property (parks, streets) are not allowed. Atlanta Fire Rescue enforces. The state collects a 5% excise tax on fireworks sales earmarked for trauma care.
Use outside permitted hours: misdemeanor, up to $1,000. Use on public property: additional charges possible. Illegal (1.3G) fireworks: up to $5,000.
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