Walton County, GA Noise from Specific Sources: Low-Frequency Bass Limits (2026)

Section 34-42 of the Walton County Noise Disturbance Ordinance defines 'plainly audible' as any sound for which any of the content is communicated to a person using unaided hearing, and it specifically states that the detection of any component of sound, 'including, but not limited to, the rhythmic bass,' by a person using unaided hearing is sufficient to verify plainly audible sound. The definition adds that a listener does not need to identify the title, specific words or artist of the music, or the content of speech, to establish a violation, which means a deep bass line felt or heard through walls or across a yard is enough on its own.

loudspeaker curfew in subsection (3): if a sheriff's deputy can detect rhythmic bass from a property, that satisfies the 'plainly audible' element regardless of whether the words or melody are distinguishable. Section 34-43 separately bars any noise that may disturb persons of normal sensitivities or endanger health, safety or property. Article IV of Chapter 34 was adopted July 9, 2021 as the Walton County Noise Disturbance Ordinance, and section 34-41 makes any violation unlawful and punishable as provided in section 1-12, tried in the magistrate court of the county.