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Entertainment District
Rules and Guidelines
Effective June 1, 2024, the City adopted an ordinance establishing an Entertainment District for the City of Winder. These regulations allow restaurants within the district to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption in the public realm within the district’s boundaries. The boundaries include N. Broad Street, E. Midland Avenue, E. Candler Street, Park Avenue, E. Athens Street and Laura Street.
No alcoholic beverage purchased within the Entertainment District may be consumed on any property used as a church, day care center or school.
Must be 21 years old to participate.
Patrons can carry alcoholic beverages in an approved container within the Entertainment District between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday, and between 12:00 p.m. and midnight (12:00 a.m.) on Friday and Saturday.
Business Posters
City of Winder establishments that allow patrons to leave their location with an alcoholic beverage must have an 8.5-inch by 11-inch sign posted at the door within public view so patrons exiting the establishment can read it. Restaurants must provide clear plastic cups, not to exceed 16 fluid ounces, for customers with their business logo affixed on the cup.
City of Winder establishments can download Approved Container Statement signs for the Entertainment District below.
Frequently Asked Questions
The ordinance establishes an Entertainment District within the city, allowing establishments licensed to serve alcohol, to serve alcoholic beverages for consumption outside their premises in approved containers.
An Approved Container is a clear plastic cup, not exceeding 16 ounces, with the participating business's logo affixed on the exterior, indicating authorization for outside consumption within the Entertainment District boundaries.
An Open Container refers to any container of an alcoholic beverage that is immediately capable of being consumed from or has its seal broken.
Open Containers of alcohol are prohibited for carry outside of an establishment within the Entertainment District or outside of an establishment in any other areas within the City limits of Winder.
The boundaries of the Entertainment District are depicted on a map provided by the city and included in the ordinance.
Can patrons leave establishments licensed to sell alcohol within the Entertainment District with alcoholic beverages?Yes, patrons may leave licensed establishments within the Entertainment District with alcoholic beverages in Approved Containers, subject to certain limitations outlined in the ordinance.
Are there restrictions on the size and type of containers allowed for alcoholic beverages within the Entertainment District?Yes, only Approved Containers not exceeding 16 fluid ounces are permitted for alcoholic beverages within the Entertainment District.
Patrons are limited to possessing or consuming a maximum of two Approved Containers of alcoholic beverages at a time within the Entertainment District.
Yes, patrons can carry alcoholic beverages within the Entertainment District between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday, and between 12:00 p.m. and midnight (12:00 a.m.) on Friday through Saturday.
No, it is unlawful for patrons to consume alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles parked on any city street, alleyway, or parking lot within the corporate limits of the city.
Yes, the ordinance and its privileges will apply during city-sponsored events unless prohibited by Council resolution.
These FAQs provide general information about the Entertainment District ordinance in Winder, but for specific inquiries, individuals should refer to the complete ordinance.