Atlanta alcohol advisory group to hold public hearing Thursday

Atlanta's Alcohol Technical Advisory Group will hold a public hearing from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 22 at Inman Middle School. The group is scheduled to hear from the public about licensing for beer, wine and liquor, as well as enforcement of alcohol laws.

The board has 17 members appointed by the mayor, City Council and community and business groups. It is scheduled to examine Atlanta's Alcohol Code and recommend changes by December 2012.

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