Officials pass sweeping ban on seemingly harmless celebratory tradition: 'No exceptions'

Officials pass sweeping ban on seemingly harmless celebratory tradition: 'No exceptions'

While it may seem like a harmless way to celebrate a festive occasion, releasing balloons into the air has been linked to a number of impactful side effects. As a result, more communities are attempting to outlaw the practice.  This now includes the city of Beaufort, South Carolina.  As reported by WPDE, the Beaufort City Council has voted to enact a balloon-release ban throughout the city. The move makes Beaufort the first city in South Carolin…