Entertainment District Passes in Downtown Toccoa

Press Release

Release: Immediate
Contact: Christian Hamilton, 706.898.5777
Date: January 25, 2022
RE: Entertainment District Passes in Downtown Toccoa

TOCCOA, GA – January 25, 2022 – The City of Toccoa has adopted an Entertainment District overlay for downtown.

At their regular meeting last night, the Toccoa City Commission voted to pass the Downtown Toccoa Entertainment District. Bounded from Broad Street to Hill Street and both sides of Tugalo Street to Foreacre Street, the Downtown Toccoa Entertainment District will serve as an opportunity to continue economic development efforts in the Central Business District.

“Opportunities for expanded restaurant and retail locations are on the horizon,” stated City Commissioner Terry Carter, the Commission Liaison to the Toccoa Downtown Development Authority (DDA). “There are current prospects being targeted for development that make this the right time to pass this ordinance. We look forward to working with our existing downtown business and property owners to implement the Entertainment District in a safe and effective manner that both preserves the integrity of Historic Downtown Toccoa and promotes development efforts,” Commissioner Carter added.

Among other stipulations, the Entertainment District allows for any business with an alcoholic beverages license to issue specialty cups that allow for consumption off-premises within the boundaries of the Entertainment District. Businesses may choose to not allow individuals onto their premises with a specialty cup containing alcoholic beverages. Furthermore, the ordinance and privileges allowed pursuant to the new ordinance will not be applicable during such special events as the Harvest Festival, ChristmasFest, and Christmas Parade.

For further information, please contact Main Street Manager Christian Hamilton at 706.898.5777 or via email at chamilton@cityoftoccoa.com

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