IN OTHER NEWS – A new study finds that 38% of Georgia says alcohol is the leading cause of firework-related injuries.

Release:

Over 9,000 fireworks-related injuries occur in the U.S. every year, yet according to a new 2025 Independence Day safety report, 3 in 4 Georgians (76%) still plan to buy fireworks to celebrate next month.

That’s from the latest 4th of July Safety Report by Insurance Canopy that I recently shared with you. The study surveyed 1,000 Americans about their celebration habits and top safety concerns ahead of the holiday.

More Key Findings:

• 38% say alcohol is the leading cause of firework-related injuries.
• 91% will light fireworks without a fire extinguisher nearby.
• 96% don’t wear protective eyewear while setting off fireworks.
• Millennials (12%) are 3x more likely than boomers (4%) to take fireworks risks.
• 73% of Georgians don’t trust their neighbors to celebrate responsibly.

You can find the full report here.