“The DeKalb County Commission Tuesday approved a ban on alcohol sales in bars and restaurants after 2:30 a.m. most days, but Chief Executive Officer Vernon Jones vowed to veto the measure by 3 p.m. today.

The measure would roll back bar closing hours in DeKalb to match those in Atlanta and other metro jurisdictions, but would grandfather establishments that existed in DeKalb before January 2005.

If Jones vetoes the measure, the commission can override with five votes out of the seven members.”

AJC

So, does the commission have the votes to override Jones’ veto? Who voted for/against it this time around? UPDATE: Decatur-DeKalb says that Fox5 reports a 4-3 decision.

Decatur isn’t directly impacted by this DeKalb’s drinking ordinance, since as a self-governing city, we think and drink for ourselves. So, those planning on attending Preston Craig’s B-Day party (with petting zoo) this Friday have nothing to worry about for now.

Update: According to GoDeKalb the meeting got pretty heated with Commissoner Ellis “rebuking the CEO for threatening the commissioners when the microphones were off” Ellis said Jones indicated to the police department not to give Ellis police protection. “He’s done it before and he is doing it again.”