Consumer fireworks (1.4G) are legal statewide under GA Code §25-10-1 (10 AM–midnight; extended on holidays). Counties cannot ban them under §25-10-5.1. DeKalb County prohibits fireworks in all county parks. Noise ordinance (Ch. 16) applies. DeKalb County Police: 770-724-7650.
Georgia legalized 1.4G consumer fireworks in 2015 (GA Code §25-10-1). Discharge is permitted from 10 AM–11:59 PM on most days, with extended hours on July 3/4, New Year's, Memorial Day weekend, Labor Day, and December 31 (until 1 AM on January 1). Counties cannot ban fireworks under §25-10-5.1 but may enforce noise ordinances. DeKalb County noise ordinance (Ch. 16, Art. VII) applies; quiet hours begin at 11 PM in residential areas. Fireworks are classified as weapons in DeKalb County parks — prohibited under park rules. During declared drought emergencies (Keetch-Byram Drought Index ≥700), the Governor may prohibit fireworks.
Illegal discharge: $100 to $500. Discharge outside legal hours: $200+. Underage sale: up to $5,000.
DeKalb County, GA
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