Maconites Skeptical but Hopeful Over New Ordinance that Moves Bar Closing Time Up

Tuesday, September 12th, 2023

Some Maconites are skeptical over changes to bar closing times in Bibb County.

On Tuesday night, county commissioners narrowly approved a new ordinance changing the closing time for bars from 3 a.m. to 2 a.m. Bars already had to stop serving alcohol at 2 a.m., but the extra hour allowed customers to finish their drinks. It also gave bars a grace period to get people out the door. Now, their doors must be locked by 2 a.m.

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