Consumer fireworks (1.4G) legal under GA Code §25-10-1+ — adults 18+ may use 10 AM–midnight on permitted dates. Marietta follows state law; public parks and private property rules apply. Public display permits required from Marietta Fire Marshal.
Georgia legalized consumer fireworks (DOT 1.4G) for adults 18+ in 2015 (GA Code §25-10-1). Permitted dates include July 3, July 4, July 4th-adjacent weekends, Memorial Day weekend, Labor Day, New Year's Eve/Day (until 1 AM Jan 1), and other designated holidays. Fireworks are prohibited within 100 yards of hospitals, nursing homes, electric substations, and gas stations with over 500 gallons stored. They cannot be ignited from public roadways or rights-of-way. No fireworks in public parks without a special permit. Public displays within Marietta require a permit from the Marietta Fire Marshal's Office, applied for at least 10 days in advance through SagesGov.
Violations under GA Code §25-10-2; sky lanterns (floating lanterns) are banned statewide.
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