At the December 15 meeting, commissioners approved the ordinance on a motion by Commissioner Mealor, seconded by Commissioner Woodall, by a 5-0 vote.
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Habersham County commissioners approve fireworks permit ordinance
The new rules require a permit for public fireworks displays and set locations where fireworks are prohibited in the county.
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The Habersham County Board of Commissioners placed a Fireworks Permit Ordinance on its December 15, 2025 agenda for reading and adoption. The ordinance would regulate public exhibition or display of fireworks in the county and establish prohibited locations.
A staff summary for the meeting described the goal as gaining board approval for a permitting application process for fireworks used in public displays, and listed associated fees and insurance amounts, including a $100 application fee and liability coverage requirements.
At the December 15 meeting, commissioners approved the ordinance on a motion by Commissioner Mealor, seconded by Commissioner Woodall, by a 5-0 vote.
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Appeared on agendaproposedFireworks Permit Ordinance regulating public exhibition or display of fireworks and establishing prohibited locations
Reading and Adoption of a Fireworks Permit Ordinance Regulating the Public Exhibition or Display of Fireworks in Habersham County; to Establish Prohibited Locations of Fireworks
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Fireworks Permit Ordinance regulating public exhibition or display of fireworks and establishing prohibited locations
Reading and Adoption of a Fireworks Permit Ordinance Regulating the Public Exhibition or Display of Fireworks in Habersham County; to Establish Prohibited Locations of Fireworks
ApprovedconfirmedFireworks Permit Ordinance regulating public exhibition or display of fireworks in Habersham County
Motion by Commissioner Mealor, seconded by Commissioner Woodall, and voted 5-0 to approve.
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Fireworks Permit Ordinance regulating public exhibition or display of fireworks in Habersham County
Motion by Commissioner Mealor, seconded by Commissioner Woodall, and voted 5-0 to approve.
Appeared on agendaproposedFireworks Permit Ordinance regulating public display of fireworks
To gain approval from the Board of Commissioner for adopting a county ordinance requiring a permitting application process for fireworks to be used in a public display.
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Fireworks Permit Ordinance regulating public display of fireworks
To gain approval from the Board of Commissioner for adopting a county ordinance requiring a permitting application process for fireworks to be used in a public display.
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