Close Menu
Douglas NowDouglas Now
  • Home
  • News
  • Sports
  • Community
  • Opinion
  • Obituaries
  • At Home with Pam
  • Contact
What's Hot

Gopher tortoises, indigo snakes, and chickens: Citizens, officials discuss commercial poultry farm likely headed to southern Coffee County

June 26, 2025

Sheriff’s office investigating church burglary, asking for public’s help

June 25, 2025

Diana Jacobs, who was on probation in connection with 2014 Nicholls assisted living facility death, is headed back to prison

June 25, 2025
Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok
Trending
  • Gopher tortoises, indigo snakes, and chickens: Citizens, officials discuss commercial poultry farm likely headed to southern Coffee County
  • Sheriff’s office investigating church burglary, asking for public’s help
  • Diana Jacobs, who was on probation in connection with 2014 Nicholls assisted living facility death, is headed back to prison
  • Public Service Commission District 3 run-off to take place July 15, advance voting begins July 7
  • County halts unpermitted bitcoin mine for further consideration
Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok Pinterest
Douglas NowDouglas Now
  • Home
  • News
  • Sports
  • Community
  • Opinion
  • Obituaries
  • At Home with Pam
  • Contact
Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok
Douglas NowDouglas Now
Home»News»City commission narrowly approves changes to alcohol ordinance
News

City commission narrowly approves changes to alcohol ordinance

Robert PrestonBy Robert PrestonOctober 12, 20180 Views
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Email Copy Link
Follow Us
Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok
Robert Preston Jr./DouglasNow.com
Monday night, members of the Helping Hands Bikers, the organization that hosts the motorcycle events at the city's outdoor expo and barbecue festival, presented the Coffee High Band Boosters and the American Legion with donations raised at this year's motorcycle show at the festival.
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email Copy Link

At the Douglas City Commission’s previous meeting, the commission tied 3-3 on two items related to the city’s alcohol ordinance. Because the votes ended in a tie, commissioners had to re-visit those items at Monday’s regular commission meeting.

 

The first ordinance defined a pub and would allow alcohol to be served in such an establishment. A pub is smaller than a restaurant, serves a limited menu, and offers entertainment inside. Alcohol would also be served inside the pub. This item passed 4-2, with commissioners Cindy McNeill, Edwin Taylor, Kentaiwon Durham, and Olivia Pearson voting in favor. Commissioners Mike Gowen and Bob Moore voted against it.

 

The second item would allow individuals to drink one alcoholic drink while outdoors during special city events. The new ordinance includes some very specific language as the circumstances under which this can happen. Once again, this item ended in a 3-3 tie with Mayor Tony Paulk casting the deciding vote in favor of the new ordinance.

 

Commissioners also approved several items on the consent agenda and did not approve another item. Among those approved were:

  • A five-year land lease with Walter Lyon on property at the airport for $60 per month;
  • Agreements with individuals on 32 hangars at the airport on perpetual contracts unless the individuals violate the contract;
  • The purchase of a new return activated sludge pump at the wastewater treatment plant for $15,993.50;
  • An economic electric rate for the new Elixir anodizing facility;
  • An intergovernmental agreement between the city and Coffee Regional Medical Center for the USDA REDLG grant; and
  • Two change orders for the Highway 135 widening project. The change orders add a total of $68,254.24 to the overall cost of the project.

 

Commissioners also rejected an item on the consent agenda by a 4-3 vote. Earlier this year, the city awarded East Coast Asphalt the bid for the 2017 LMIG paving projects. In August, the city learned that East Coast had gone over on the asphalt leveling by 389.3 tons, an amount equal to $33,285.15. Utilities director Mike Hudson brought the item to the commission for guidance as to whether or not to pay for the over-run. After discussion, the commission voted 4-3 not to pay the extra $33,285.15. Commissioners Gowen, Moore, and McNeill voted to pay while commissioners Pearson, Taylor, and Durham voted not to. Mayor Paulk once again broke the tie, voting not to pay for the extra asphalt.

alcohol Douglas City Commission Douglas Georgia pub
Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Email Copy Link
Douglas Now Profile Pic
Robert Preston

Related Posts

Gopher tortoises, indigo snakes, and chickens: Citizens, officials discuss commercial poultry farm likely headed to southern Coffee County

June 26, 2025

Sheriff’s office investigating church burglary, asking for public’s help

June 25, 2025

Doris Wilson Taylor, 93

June 25, 2025

Comments are closed.

Coffee Break on 106.3 The Tree!
Coffee Break Podcasts from 106.3 The Tree!
  • First Baptist Church Mission Trip
    Source: Coffee Break Published on 2024-06-21
  • Will Moseley comes home, what happens if the State Court Judge and Sheriff are married?
    Source: Coffee Break Published on 2024-05-15
  • Sheriff Candidates Debate
    Source: Coffee Break Published on 2024-04-25
  • Robert... Superstitious!? There's no way.
    Source: Coffee Break Published on 2024-04-18
  • Mid-week Edition of Coffee Break
    Source: Coffee Break Published on 2024-04-17
Top Posts

Convicted child molester allegedly gets drunk, lends truck to girlfriend, forgets and reports it stolen, then gets arrested for failure to register

February 19, 202571,819 Views

18 bodies in various states of decomposition found at funeral home during eviction process

October 27, 202465,265 Views

Cream Cheese Pound Cake

November 11, 202444,837 Views

Three dozen defendants indicted in major South Georgia drug trafficking conspiracy

January 30, 202537,027 Views
RSS Latest Headlines from Fox News
  • Illegal immigrant accused of peeping on girl as 4 other criminal immigrants caught living with suspect
  • Jamaal Bowman claims Black people are called the 'N-word' daily, links it to higher rates of chronic disease
  • Orlando Bloom arrives solo for Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez wedding amid Katy Perry split reports
  • Champion skydiver plummets to death during wingsuit jump
  • DC House delegate's office walks back 88-year-old's statement that she'll run for re-election
Follow us on Social Media!
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • TikTok
  • Pinterest
Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok Pinterest
  • Home
  • News
  • Sports
  • Community
  • Opinion
  • Obituaries
  • At Home with Pam
  • Contact
© 2025 DouglasNow. All Rights Reserved.

Newell Media

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.