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Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Atlanta City Council Bans Smoking in City Parks

Smoking in Atlanta Parks and other recreation areas could cost up to $1,000 in fines if approved by Mayor Reed.

The Atlanta City Council approved 11 - 1 on Monday an ordinance prohibiting smoking in city parks, meaning the legislation now goes to Mayor Kasim Reed for final approval. Smoking in Atlanta parks and other recreation areas will be punishable with fines of up to $1,000, six months in jail or community service, the AJC reported. Penalties would be up to the discretion of judges.  In addition to parks, athletic fields, aquatic areas, golf courses, tennis courts, hiking/walking/biking trails, playgrounds, off-leash areas and spectator and concession areas are also included in the ban, according to the ordinance. Signage will be installed in all city parks. Exceptions are made for Chastain Park Amphitheatre, Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood, …

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City Considering Smoking Ban For Parks, Chastain Park Amphitheater, and A Call for the Proposed Smoking Ban at Atlanta Parks to be Reconsidered

Robert Wiley Hughey

5:25 am on Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Eventually it'll be like chewing gum in Singapore...   more ›

Friday, July 6, 2012

City Considering Smoking Ban For Parks

Councilman Wan helps sponsor proposal that would prohibit puffing in parks, golf courses, playgrounds and more.

Smoking could soon be banned at Chastain Park, Bobby Jones Golf Course and other recreation areas around Buckhead if newly introduced legislation is approved. District 6 City Councilman Alex Wan and Councilwoman Joyce Sheperd are co-sponsoring legislation that would prohibit puffing on cigarettes, cigars or pipes in “city parks, athletic fields, aquatic areas, golf courses, tennis courses, hiking/walking/biking trails, playgrounds, off-leash areas, and spectator and concession areas.” Shepherd chairs the council's Community Development and Human Resources Committee and it will discuss the legislation at its next meeting on Tuesday, July 10. If ultimately approved, Atlanta would join other cities in the metro area including Alpharetta, …

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Chastain Park and Bobby Jones Golf Course

Anita Lovely

8:57 am on Sunday, July 8, 2012

We should all be able to enjoy the parks without risking our most valuable asset, our health.   more ›

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