During a recent government meeting, the City Council of Conyers approved two significant measures aimed at regulating local infrastructure and business operations.

The first item on the agenda was the approval of Ordinance 1394, which establishes a cap on the number of liquor stores in the city. The ordinance stipulates that there can be one liquor store for every 5,000 residents, based on the latest census data indicating a population of 17,305. Currently, there are six liquor stores operating in the city, three of which will be classified as legally nonconforming under the new regulations. For a seventh liquor store to open, either four of the existing stores must close, or the city's population must exceed 35,000. This ordinance aligns with similar regulations in other jurisdictions and aims to manage the density of liquor retail establishments in the area.

The second item discussed was Resolution 741, which proposes the formal abandonment of Court Street. This decision comes in light of the upcoming construction of the Rockland County Judicial and Administrative Complex, rendering the street unnecessary for public use. The abandonment process has been communicated to adjacent property owners and advertised in local newspapers. The council emphasized its commitment to supporting the county's development project by relinquishing this public road.

Both measures reflect the council's ongoing efforts to adapt to changing community needs and infrastructure demands.