With all the horses around an equestrian-oriented community like Milton, the North Fulton city is asking New Year’s celebrants to be mindful about setting off fireworks around animals.
“Aside from the fear many animals have of the loud sounds, horses fear the flashing and booming in close proximity, and these displays send most horses into panic, potentially leading to serious injuries or even death,” the city says. “Furthermore, fences, hay, bedding and dry grass are highly flammable items found around many farms.”
Milton asks people to give “a polite heads-up” to neighboring horse owners when planning firework celebrations. It also reminds residents of state laws that prohibit fireworks after 9 p.m. generally or until 11:59 p.m. New Year’s Eve and 1 a.m. New Year’s Day.
No fireworks are allowed on public roads or highways, or within 100 yards of a hospital, nursing home, gas station, fuel tank or electric substation, or a city or county-owned park or other property without a special-use permit; nor can anyone set off fireworks while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
Information: 678-242-2541 or fire.marshal@cityfomiltonga.us.
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