Jump to full article: Augusta (GA) Chronicle, 2008-06-17
Author: Michelle Guffey* South Carolina Bureau
Intro: The Aiken City Council has passed on first reading an ordinance banning smoking in indoor public places, including bars and restaurants.
Not everyone who attended the meeting Monday night was in favor of the ordinance.
"I think we have a fair ordinance," said Sam Erb, the owner of The West Side Bowery. "But my concern is if this is passed today, we now have a stronger ordinance than the county." . . .
IN NORTH AUGUSTA
A second hearing on a proposed ordinance banning smoking in indoor and outdoor public facilities in North Augusta drew a crowd of bingo patrons seeking an exception.
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