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Higher fines for Atlanta bars OK’d

The General Assembly gave final approval Thursday to legislation allowing the city of Atlanta to charge higher fines on bars that violate local liquor licenses.

House Bill 1501, sponsored by Rep. Ed Lindsey (R-Atlanta), said the bill in its final version affects only the city of Atlanta and the Buckhead bar district.

If signed by the governor, it would raise the maximum fine for liquor violations from $1,000 to $2,500 In the city.

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