Fulton County, GA Noise from Specific Sources: Low-Frequency Bass Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Nighttime hours
- 11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
- Audibility trigger
- Plainly audible 50 feet away
- Covers
- Radios, stereos, similar devices
- Applies to
- Unincorporated Fulton County only
- Penalty
- Up to $500 fine, 30 days
Summary
Fulton County treats music or stereo noise audible 50 feet away between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. as automatic proof of a noise violation in the unincorporated county, covering bass-heavy car and home stereos alike.
The operation of any set, instrument, phonograph, machine, or device between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in a manner as to be plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet from the building, structure, or vehicle in which it is located shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this section.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 57).
Full Breakdown
Fulton County Code § 46-137(2) makes it a noise violation to operate a radio, stereo, phonograph or similar device, including bass-heavy car and home audio systems, in a manner that disturbs neighbors, or louder than needed for a voluntary listener in the room or vehicle. Between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., being plainly audible 50 feet from the source is automatic proof of a violation. It applies only in unincorporated Fulton County.
Violations & Fines
A loud-music violation under § 46-137(2) is punishable under § 46-137(c) by up to 30 days in the county work camp, a fine up to $500, or both.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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