Politics & Government
Should Cartersville Loosen Up on Its Alcohol Laws?
The city council is eyeing ordinance changes that could allow more drinking in more places.
Cartersville councilmen met Thursday for a work session to discuss ordinance changes that could loosen restrictions on when and where patrons can drink and boost revenues from the sales of alcohol.
Leaders are considering allowing restaurants to serve less food and more alcohol by lessening or doing away with restrictions that govern serving establishments; patrons to walk outside with alcoholic beverages, possibly in designated zones, at special events, such as the recent downtown Bluegrass Festival; and shops to hold wine tastings, The Daily Tribune News reports. The issue is set for additional discussion at the next city council meeting, scheduled for Thursday.
Currently, the city of Cartersville requires a restaurant derive at least 45 percent of its gross income from the sale of meals prepared, served and consumed on the premises, according to the Alcohol Ordinance, effectively banning bars or establishments that solely serve alcoholic beverages.
Should the city of Cartersville loosen up on its alcohol laws?
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