Cobb County Code bans fireworks from 9pm-10am. This is spelled out in the county’s code under the noise ordinances. Violations are a misdemeanor offense.
FIREWORKS IN COBB COUNTY PARKS
Pyrotechnics are prohibited at ALL county parks per County Ordinance § 90-63.
Sec. 90-63. – Restricted or Prohibited Uses of Park Facilities
1. Pyrotechnics prohibited – It shall be unlawful for any person to possess, display, use, set off, or ignite any firecracker, fireworks, smoke bombs, rockets, or other pyrotechnics.
EXEMPTIONS CARVED IN BY STATE LAW.
The state legislature has spelled out several exemptions to county code in O.C.G.A. § 25-10-1 et seq. This allows exemptions to county ordinances for the use of fireworks on specific dates and times.
December 31 (New Year’s Eve) – Fireworks may be discharged until 1am.
January 1 (New Year’s Day) – Fireworks may be discharged until midnight.
On the last Saturday and Sunday in May – Fireworks may be discharged until midnight.
July 3 – Fireworks may be discharged until midnight.
July 4 – Fireworks may be discharged until midnight.
On the first Monday in September – Fireworks may be discharged until midnight.
To view the Georgia code section regarding fireworks, visit: O.C.G.A. § 25-10-2.
