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Peachtree City council weighs 12‑month open‑container pilot at The Avenue as residents voice safety concerns
Summary
Council discussed a proposed 12‑month pilot to allow open containers at The Avenue, with proponents citing economic benefit and police saying they have no objection; some council members and residents warned of underage drinking, enforcement costs and loss of family‑friendly character.
City staff and business representatives urged a cautious test of an open‑container entertainment district at The Avenue, while council members and residents raised safety and community‑character concerns.
Michael Polichek presented a proposal to allow open containers in a defined entertainment district at The Avenue, framed as a 12‑month pilot with strict operational rules — designated plastic cups, clear boundaries and required safety protocols. "This proposal simply builds on a model we've already used, successfully implemented, and now extending it in a controlled and consistent way," Polichek said, noting that…
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