Trimming a neighbor's tree overhanging your property is allowed up to the property line under Georgia common law. Public trees in right-of-way require city permission.
Under Georgia common law, property owners may trim branches and roots of a neighbor's tree that cross the property line, but only to the property line and without harming the tree's health. Trees in the public right-of-way (between sidewalk and street) are managed by the city; residents should not unilaterally trim or remove them. Utility line clearance is performed by Georgia Power and Jackson EMC. Heritage/protected trees require permits even on private property (see tree-protection ordinance).
Damaging a neighbor's tree can trigger civil liability (treble damages under O.C.G.A. §51-12-50 for tortious tree destruction). Unauthorized work on public trees: code enforcement citation.
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