Atlanta says, "You Can't Go Home, And You Can't Stay Here" to all-ages shows.

Friday, October 19, 2007
Atlanta Bans All Under 21 People From Going To Shows
At least that seems to be the way to interpret this:


By ERIC STIRGUS
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 10/18/07
The days of nightclubs hosting "18 to party, 21 to drink" events may soon come to an end in Atlanta.

The Atlanta City Council unanimously passed an ordinance Monday prohibiting anyone younger than 21 from entering or working at businesses where alcohol is consumed. It should go into effect next week.

Councilwoman Cleta Winslow, who wrote the ordinance, said she is troubled by the city's law that allowed 18-year-olds to work in businesses where people are drinking. It does not affect restaurants where alcohol is served, nor supermarkets or convenience stores.

Winslow worries about teenagers drinking in strip clubs or bars and endangering themselves.

"Since a person under 21 can't drink in a nightclub, they should not be in these establishments," said Winslow, chairwoman of the council's public safety committee.

Greg Pridgeon, chief of staff to Mayor Shirley Franklin, said she would not veto the ordinance. Pridgeon said Franklin was concerned that the old rules allowed teenagers to drink and harm themselves or others.

"It seemed a little inconsistent you had people [under 21] working in these establishments and people who were patrons having to show ID to get in," Pridgeon said.

Winslow said teenagers working in strip clubs are more likely to fall into prostitution or taking drugs.

"We need to help our young ladies feel like they have some self-worth," said Winslow, 55, who said she worked three part-time jobs while in college. "We need to be more about protecting our young people. Even at 18 because the mind is not as mature at that level."

Pete Carver, an employee at the House Nightclub in Underground Atlanta, disagreed with Winslow's thinking.

"A lot of 25-year-olds act like they're still in high school," said Carver, 31.

Carver described the ordinance as the latest attempt by local government to "micromanage" the area's nightlife. DeKalb County commissioners are considering rolling back last call on most days from 3:55 a.m. to 2 a.m. After a string of fatal shootings in the Buckhead party district, the Atlanta City Council in 2003 ordered bars to stop serving alcohol at 2:30 a.m. and to close their doors at 3 a.m.

Although the House Nightclub does not permit anyone in under 21, Carver said decisions about age limits should be left to business owners.

"The city can't make the best judgment for every individual nightclub," he said.

At Goosebumps, a strip club in downtown Atlanta, the management said it would comply with the ordinance, although it has some dancers younger than 21. The club requires dancers older than 21 to wear plastic wristbands to prevent anyone younger from being served alcohol.

More on ajc.com
From the myspacers:


______________________________________
THIS IS REAL.

AS OF MONDAY OCT 22nd:
ALL Venues, and Clubs will be fined at least 1000$ for each persons under 21 in the club. This will be law on MONDAY.
Expect this to really mess up shows and tickets at many local venues.

____________________________________
Hows a kid thats NOT 21 going to be able to see his/her favorite band without travelling out of state now? Most likely, they're not. Georgians: you're favorite Atlanta venues, including The Tabernacle & The Masquerade, will no longer allow you into concerts if you are not 21.

I'm going to do a little research and attempt to find contact information for the Atlanta City Council and the councilwoman who wrote the bill. If you feel strongly about this subject, please write or e-mail them with your feelings. Not saying this will change anything, but make your voice heard.


So if you don't like this development, let these people know asap:


VOICE YOUR OPINIONS!!!!


CONTACT INFORMATION:

Please contact the Atlanta City Council and voice your opinion of this new law taking effect in Atlanta next week. Its going to greatly affect the Atlanta music scene as well as restrict kids under 21 from going to most concerts.

Cleta Winslow: cwinslow@atlantaga.gov
Mrs. Winslow wrote the bill.
http://apps.atlantaga.gov/citycouncil/bios/4.htm

Lisa Borders: lmborders@atlantaga.gov

Mrs. Borders is the Atlanta City Council president.
http://apps.atlantaga.gov/citycouncil/bios/lisa.htm

See the entire Atlanta City Council and all contact information here:
http://apps.atlantaga.gov/citycouncil/council.htm
I don't like getting too politcal on this blog, but this is nothing but bad for the Atlanta music scene and i urge to you voice your opinion.

FUCK THE ATLANTA CITY COUNCIL!
IF YOU READ THIS, E-MAIL THEM AND TELL THEM YOU THINK IT'S FUCKED.

Currently Listening Not So Brave By Flux of Pink Indians Take Heed see related

Real Horrorshow

How has life been for Your Humble Narrator ask the few in the barren world of Xanga.

In one simple word my droogies, horrorshow. Nothing short of Ludwig Van's Glorious 9th can be used to describe the life of Your Humble Narrator.

Viddy well you chellovecks and devotchkas of the Night, viddy well.

Currently Listening Hellbound and Heartless By The Heart Attacks Runnin' With A Gang see related

One Of The Greatest Songs Ever Written

I'm a street walking cheetah with a heart full of napalm
I'm a runaway son of the nuclear A-bomb
I am a world's forgotten boy
The one who searches and destroys

Honey gotta help me please
Somebody gotta save my soul
Baby detonate for me

Look out honey, 'cause I'm using technology
Ain't got time to make no apology

Soul radiation in the dead of night
Love in the middle of a fire fight

Honey gotta strike me blind
Somebody gotta save my soul

Baby penetrate my mind

And I'm the world's forgotten boy
The one who's searchin', searchin' to destroy
And honey I'm the world's forgotten boy
The one who's searchin', searchin' to destroy

Forgotten boy, forgotten boy
Forgotten boy said hey forgotten boy

Currently Listening (MIA): The Complete Anthology By The Germs Communist Eyes see related

9 Lasts
9.] last place you were: my house
8.] last cigarette: few minutes ago
7.] last beverage: sparks
6.] last movie watched: Caddyshack
5.] last phone call: matt
4.] last cd played: uh, Flogging Molly
3.] last BUBBLE bath: when i was 5 maybe?
2.] last time you cried: rather not say.
1.] last alcoholic drink: right now actually

8 Have You Ever
8.] have you ever dated someone twice: yes.
7.] have you ever been cheated on: yes.
6.] have you ever kissed someone: yes.
5.] have you ever kissed someone you regret: yes.
4.] have you ever fallen in love: i thought i did.
3.] have you ever lost someone: yes.
2.] have you ever been depressed: yes.
1.] have you ever been drunk and thrown up: i don't throw up when i drink

6 Things You've Done Today
6.] talked to ricky
5.] smoked a cigarette
4.] ate bagel bites
3.] drank
2.] called CJ
1.] played pool

4 People You Can Tell Pretty Much Anything To
4.] ricky.
3.] clayton.
2.] CJ.
1.] zach or brett.

3 Favorite Colors
3.] KELLY GREEN.
2.] green.
1.] cerulean.

2 Things You Want To Do Before You Die
2.] meet someone i've never met that i want to meet
1.] a handrail