The council also adopted, 6-0, a resolution setting the boundaries of the two new entertainment districts, Downtown and Wellness Park.
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Royston council adopts ordinance creating downtown entertainment districts
The new rule lets people carry alcoholic drinks outdoors in two designated areas of the city, including near Wellness Park.
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March 23, 2026: Public comment opposing Entertainment Districts (Ordinance 1006) allowing open alcohol containers at Wellness Park
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What this means now
The story
The Royston City Council placed Ordinance 1006 on first reading on March 10, 2026. The measure amends Chapter 6, Alcoholic Beverages, of the city code to create an entertainment district downtown.
At the March 23 meeting where the ordinance came up for a second reading, a resident spoke against creating entertainment districts that would allow open containers of alcohol, singling out the Wellness Park area.
The council adopted Ordinance 1006 by a 6-0 vote on March 23, on a motion by Councilman Fields seconded by Councilman Hodges.
The council also adopted, 6-0, a resolution setting the boundaries of the two new entertainment districts, Downtown and Wellness Park.
What happened
How this issue got here
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ApprovedconfirmedOrdinance 1006 creating Entertainment Districts allowing off-premises alcohol consumption
A motion was made by Councilman Fields to adopt Ordinance 1006. Councilman Hodges seconded the motion; motion to adopt passed 6-0.
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Ordinance 1006 creating Entertainment Districts allowing off-premises alcohol consumption
A motion was made by Councilman Fields to adopt Ordinance 1006. Councilman Hodges seconded the motion; motion to adopt passed 6-0.
ApprovedconfirmedResolution establishing boundaries of the two new Entertainment Districts (Downtown and Wellness Park)
A motion was made by Councilman McCollum to approve the adoption of a resolution to establish the boundaries of the new Entertainment Districts. Councilman Fields seconded the motion; motion passed 6-0.
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Resolution establishing boundaries of the two new Entertainment Districts (Downtown and Wellness Park)
A motion was made by Councilman McCollum to approve the adoption of a resolution to establish the boundaries of the new Entertainment Districts. Councilman Fields seconded the motion; motion passed 6-0.
Appeared on agendaproposedResolution to establish the boundaries of the new Entertainment Districts
Consideration of adopting a resolution to establish the
boundaries of the new Entertainment Districts.
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Resolution to establish the boundaries of the new Entertainment Districts
Consideration of adopting a resolution to establish the boundaries of the new Entertainment Districts.
Appeared on agendaproposedOrdinance 1006 - amend Chapter 6, Alcoholic Beverages, to create Entertainment Districts (Second Reading)
Consideration of placing Ordinance 1006 on Second Reading to
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Ordinance 1006 - amend Chapter 6, Alcoholic Beverages, to create Entertainment Districts (Second Reading)
Consideration of placing Ordinance 1006 on Second Reading to
DiscusseddiscussedPublic comment opposing Entertainment Districts (Ordinance 1006) allowing open alcohol containers at Wellness Park
spoke in opposition of the creation of Entertainment Districts to allow open containers of alcohol, especially at the Wellness Park
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Public comment opposing Entertainment Districts (Ordinance 1006) allowing open alcohol containers at Wellness Park
spoke in opposition of the creation of Entertainment Districts to allow open containers of alcohol, especially at the Wellness Park
mentionedunknownOrdinance 1006 amending Chapter 6 Alcoholic Beverages to create a downtown Entertainment District, placed on First Reading
A motion was made by Councilman Hodges to place Ordinance 1006 on First
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Ordinance 1006 amending Chapter 6 Alcoholic Beverages to create a downtown Entertainment District, placed on First Reading
A motion was made by Councilman Hodges to place Ordinance 1006 on First
Appeared on agendaproposedOrdinance 1006 amending Chapter 6 (Alcoholic Beverages) to create a downtown Entertainment District, First Reading
Consideration of placing Ordinance 1006 on First Reading to amend Chapter 6, Alcoholic Beverages, of the Code of Ordinances to create an Entertainment District downtown
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Ordinance 1006 amending Chapter 6 (Alcoholic Beverages) to create a downtown Entertainment District, First Reading
Consideration of placing Ordinance 1006 on First Reading to amend Chapter 6, Alcoholic Beverages, of the Code of Ordinances to create an Entertainment District downtown
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