In 2015 the Georgia General Assembly adopted HB110, which established how consumer fireworks are used in Georgia. The law also prohibits local governments from enacting any local laws or ordinances that restrict the use of fireworks, including prohibiting us from addressing fireworks usage through our noise ordinance, etc.

Georgia Law stipulates that:

• Fireworks can only be sold or used by persons 18 years of age or older.

• Fireworks cannot be used indoors.

• Fireworks can be used daily between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and midnight. On January 1, July 3, July 4 and December 31, fireworks can be used from 10:00 a.m. through 2:00 a.m.

• Fireworks cannot be exploded within 100 yards of a nuclear power facility or a gas station, or a facility that refines, processes, or blends gasoline.

Numerous citizen complaints have resulted from the General Assembly's action, and it is likely that the State will modify the law in some way during the current General Assembly session. Until such time as the law is amended, however, the City of Alpharetta has no ability to regulate the issue.