Fireworks are now legal in Georgia, thanks to a new law passed this year by the General Assembly. A sponsor of House Bill 110 writes about the impetus for the legislation, with primary factors being economic impact and a citizen’s right to choose. In our second column, a pediatrician writes about the dangers of firecrackers and bigger explosives, and includes a scary anecdote from his own experience as a child. And a safety guide for parents is provided. Have a safe Independence Day!

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FEBRUARY 28, 2013-ATLANTA: Public art Provocateur, Randy Osborne works on his "Letter A Day" project in his Inman Park apartment on Thurs. 28th, 2013. (Phil Skinner/AJC)

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