Nightclub Sues Chamblee Over City’s Alcohol Ordinance
A new law in Chamblee requires late-night venues to close their doors by 2 a.m. Monday through Saturday instead of 3 a.m.
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A popular nightclub in Chamblee is suing the city over its new alcohol ordinance.
The new law requires late night venues to close their doors by 2 a.m. Monday through Saturday instead of 3 a.m.
On Sunday nights, last call is at 11:59 p.m. That effects Mansion Elan’s ability to do business, according to its attorney Leron Rogers.
Rogers said the club didn’t even open on Sunday because of the new closing time.
“On Saturday evening at midnight, there were 200 people in the club,” Rogers said. “By 1:30 there were 1,000 people there. People don’t get there until closer to 1’o’clock. So on a Sunday, it doesn’t matter if we open up at 8 p.m. or 9 p.m. your customers don’t get there until late.”
Rogers said he thinks the ordinance is racially motivated since most night clubs in the northern DeKalb County city are minority owned.
“The role back essentially would put the night clubs in Chamblee out of business,” he said. “Especially Mansion Elan because it earns about 50 percent of its revenue on Sunday night.”
Rogers said Mansion Elan lost about $65,000 by not opening on Sunday. The lawsuit claims Chamblee and Georgia are also losing money on possible tax revenue when the late night venue keeps it doors shut.
Chamblee refused to comment on the pending litigation.
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