In stark contrast to the Tucker City Council meeting on Aug. 11, which ran more than four hours, its Aug. 25 meeting, at only 18 minutes, dealt with one ordinance, an extension on the distance between establishments housing coin-operated amusement machines (COAM) and schools and churches.

With little discussion, the council voted to increase the distance between the entities from 100 to 200 feet.

Council Member Alexis Weaver complimented the council for its unanimous support in managing COAM locations in the city.

“I have heard from multiple businesses who have been really struggling to figure out how to manage with pressure from this extremely predatory industry,” she said. “I appreciate that we are doing everything we can to keep our children and communities as safe as possible within

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