Bulloch County, GA Noise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound (2026)

Section 10-137(11) is one of twelve specific noise prohibitions the county lists under its general noise standard in Section 10-136. It bans using 'mechanical loudspeakers or amplifiers' at an unreasonably loud volume that disturbs a reasonable person in a residence, office, school, hospital, church, or court, a standard that applies at any hour of the day. so that it's plainly audible 100 feet or more away is treated as prima facie evidence of a violation, meaning the county doesn't need additional proof of disturbance once that threshold is met.

Anyone who needs to run amplified sound past those limits, for a concert, festival, or other temporary event, can apply to the developmental services division for a special permit under Section 10-139 at least 21 days before the event and pay the administrative fee; Section 10-138(13) separately exempts noise from permitted temporary events like parades and fireworks displays that conform to their permit conditions. The rule sits within Article VI, which applies only in the unincorporated areas of the county (§ 10-135(b)); Statesboro, Brooklet, Portal and Register each enforce their own amplified-sound rules within their city limits.