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No ordinance in force. CM Jennifer Ide introduced Resolution 21-R-3109 on February 15, 2021 to study a gas leaf blower phase-out. The Atlanta Law Department acknowledged state preemption concerns at the time — before the 2023 LEAF Act even existed — and the resolution did not advance to a binding ordinance.
Largest Georgia city (~500,000). Atlanta has an extensive noise ordinance (Chapter 74) but no GLB-specific provision. After the May 2, 2023 LEAF Act, any Atlanta fuel-source ordinance would be categorically preempted under O.C.G.A. § 36-60-30 (sunset June 30, 2031). Mayor Andre Dickens's climate agenda has focused on building electrification and EV infrastructure rather than landscape equipment.
Last updated: May 6, 2026
Timeline
- 2023-05-02 Enforcement paused — Gov. Kemp signed LEAF Act (HB 374) — O.C.G.A. § 36-60-30 preempts any fuel-source GLB ordinance (sunset 2031)
- 2021-02-15 Bill introduced — CM Jennifer Ide introduced Resolution 21-R-3109 to study GLB phase-out
Preemption LEAF Act (HB 374) — time-limited fuel-source preemption Enacted 2023-05-02
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