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DeKalb council debates pilot downtown entertainment district allowing single to‑go drinks
Summary
City Manager proposed a pilot entertainment district in downtown DeKalb to let patrons carry one alcoholic beverage in a city‑branded cup within defined boundaries; council voiced support for a phased pilot, asked for stakeholder meetings on enforcement, hours and sustainability of cups, and asked staff to return with implementation details.
The DeKalb City Council on April 13 heard a staff proposal to create a pilot downtown entertainment district that would allow patrons of participating businesses to carry a single alcoholic beverage in a city‑approved branded cup within a mapped area of the Central Business District.
City Manager (speaking to council) described the framework as a voluntary, opt‑in program for licensed establishments and said the pilot would include a clear geographic boundary and controls such as wristbands and ID checks. "What's proposed here is just a rough framework for a pilot program that's proposed for this year," he said, outlining suggested…
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