Glynn County, GA Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- Glynn County Code § 2-9-53(f)
- Standard daily window
- 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Extended holiday window
- Up to 11:59 p.m. on Jan 1, Jul 3-4, Dec 31
- Extension permit issuer
- Glynn County Police Chief, § 2-9-57
- Public display permit issuer
- Glynn County Probate Court Judge
Summary
Unincorporated Glynn County limits audible consumer fireworks to 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily, with later windows on New Year's and July 3-4, and requires a Police Chief permit to extend past 9:00 p.m. on other days or a Probate Court permit for public displays.
(f)Fireworks. It shall be unlawful to use, ignite, or cause to be ignited any fireworks or consumer fireworks, as defined by O.C.G.A. § 25-10-1, that are plainly audible across a real property boundary line except as follows:(1)Consumer fireworks may be used, ignited, or caused to be ignited on any day beginning at the time of 10:00 a.m. and up to and including the ending time of 9:00 p.m. In addition, consumer fireworks may also be used, ignited, or caused to be ignited on January 1, July 3, July 4, and December 31 of each year after the time of 9:00 p.m.. and up to and including the time of 11:59 p.m. and on January 1 of each year beginning at the time of 12:00 Midnight and up to and including the ending time of 1:00 a.m.
Full Breakdown
§ 25-10-1, that are plainly audible across a real property boundary line, subject to listed exceptions. m. requires a permit issued by the Glynn County Police Chief under § 2-9-57. m. § 25-10-4, which if issued exempts the display from the ordinance's noise provisions while still requiring compliance with other county ordinances and state law. The Chief of Police enforces the noise ordinance generally under § 2-9-58.
Violations & Fines
Glynn County Code § 2-9-58 sets a warning for a first noise-ordinance violation and, for a subsequent violation, a fine of at least $100.00 up to $1,000.00 or imprisonment of at least 24 hours up to 60 days, or both, with immediate arrest authorized and each day of continuing violation counted as a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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