Milton committee discusses HB 614, new 200‑yard fireworks signage and an educational rollout
June 19, 2025 | Milton, Fulton County, Georgia
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Members of the Milton Equestrian Committee discussed House Bill 614 and next steps for public outreach and enforcement after city council voted unanimously to adopt the bill’s local ordinance language.
Committee members and staff said the city will make yard signs available reading, in substance, “No fireworks allowed within 200 yards of this property” with a City of Milton logo, and will place digital message boards and mobile signage at high‑visibility roadways ahead of the July 4 period. Staff also said residents can sign out signs at City Hall; staff will record contact information when signs are issued.
Committee members and city staff clarified that HB 614 applies to consumer fireworks (private, retail fireworks used by residents). Commercial fireworks — such as a display hired by an HOA or a subdivision — remain a permitted activity subject to the city’s permit process; staff and committee members said those applicants already must apply for a permit and the city will evaluate the display site and proximity to horse properties as part of permit review.
City communications staff will produce flyers and social media posts for distribution; committee members suggested placing flyers at retail points where consumer fireworks are sold. A communications plan and digital messaging were in active preparation, and staff said they would share the materials with committee members for local sharing.
On enforcement, a committee member said the city’s first year under the new law will be educational: “This is not the year that the city’s gonna start writing tickets. This is an educational year,” (committee member, speaking during the discussion). Staff confirmed that the city plans an outreach period before moving to issuance of penalties for violations and that commercial permit reviews will continue to evaluate public‑safety concerns and proximity to equestrian operations.
The committee also asked staff to confirm how the city will handle commercial permit applications under the new ordinance and requested a GIS map of known horse properties to help with site evaluations. Staff said they are procuring the signs and will coordinate distribution, placement of mobile message boards and social‑media outreach in the weeks leading up to July 4.
Committee members and staff said the city will make yard signs available reading, in substance, “No fireworks allowed within 200 yards of this property” with a City of Milton logo, and will place digital message boards and mobile signage at high‑visibility roadways ahead of the July 4 period. Staff also said residents can sign out signs at City Hall; staff will record contact information when signs are issued.
Committee members and city staff clarified that HB 614 applies to consumer fireworks (private, retail fireworks used by residents). Commercial fireworks — such as a display hired by an HOA or a subdivision — remain a permitted activity subject to the city’s permit process; staff and committee members said those applicants already must apply for a permit and the city will evaluate the display site and proximity to horse properties as part of permit review.
City communications staff will produce flyers and social media posts for distribution; committee members suggested placing flyers at retail points where consumer fireworks are sold. A communications plan and digital messaging were in active preparation, and staff said they would share the materials with committee members for local sharing.
On enforcement, a committee member said the city’s first year under the new law will be educational: “This is not the year that the city’s gonna start writing tickets. This is an educational year,” (committee member, speaking during the discussion). Staff confirmed that the city plans an outreach period before moving to issuance of penalties for violations and that commercial permit reviews will continue to evaluate public‑safety concerns and proximity to equestrian operations.
The committee also asked staff to confirm how the city will handle commercial permit applications under the new ordinance and requested a GIS map of known horse properties to help with site evaluations. Staff said they are procuring the signs and will coordinate distribution, placement of mobile message boards and social‑media outreach in the weeks leading up to July 4.
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