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Friday, August 17, 2007

Athens could screen the screeners

The city of Athens wants to keep a closer eye on bouncers who screen bar patrons. Yesterday the a county advisory panel approved stricter requirements for people who check ID’s at the door. It means the county could screen doormen’s criminal records before issuing them a permit to check ID’s. The goal is to prevent underage drinking.

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