Brookhaven to enforce alcohol provisions at adult club

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Brookhaven, GA, Aug. 1, 2018 – Based upon a July 26 ruling in federal court, the City of Brookhaven will be enforcing the provisions of its alcohol ordinance at the Pink Pony, 1837 Corporate Blvd NE, in Brookhaven.

The adult establishment has been operating under a settlement agreement since 2014.  Under the terms of that agreement, which expires in 2019, the Pink Pony pays the City of Brookhaven $225,000 annually, and could remain open until 4 a.m. 

Revised alcohol laws that went into effect this year were the result of a crime analysis performed by the Brookhaven Police Department.  In 2018, establishments that served alcohol, and utilized a DJ, dance floor or stage became subject to an annual license fee of $100,000 and could not serve alcohol on Sundays.  Other changes included rolling back the hours of operation to 2 a.m.

“We were disappointed by the ruling as it pertains to the other entertainment venues, but the message from the federal court was clear:  Brookhaven must enforce its laws equitably, and that includes the Pink Pony,” said City Manager Christian Sigman.

The Pink Pony was notified today regarding of the City’s intent to enforce the new hours of operation.

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