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Council approves entertainment‑district rules, allows posted 'park rules' for special events
Summary
Ordinance 1461 defines 'special events' in the entertainment district, authorizes posted park rules officers can enforce (potentially including personal-fireworks restrictions) and was adopted with the second reading waived.
The council voted to approve Ordinance 1461, an amendment that defines what qualifies as a 'special event' in Conyers’ entertainment district and allows the city to post and enforce park rules during those events. The presenter said the posted rules will cover parades and similar events and will give officers a tool to regulate activities within parks and the entertainment district; personal fireworks are likely to be included on the posted list after further review by the Public Safety Committee.
Council moved and seconded the ordinance and approved it by voice vote with the second reading waived. Officials described the change as a way to provide clear, posted expectations for organizers and attendees ahead of parades and festivals rather than an across‑the‑board prohibition.
