If you were a KJ in the Georgia hamlet of Lilburn two years ago, you were flat out of luck. The city government banned karaoke in any place that sold alcohol. Because they felt like karaoke increased crime, the city fathers wanted no part of it and gave karaoke the boot. Even though booze and karaoke go together like hot sauce and chicken wings, bar owners were forced to drop karaoke from their establishments.
Now, two years later, it’s back. “Lilburn has matured, and we want to keep it vibrant,” Mayor Diana Preston told The Atlanta Journal Constitution. “Our focus is keeping our business community strong and that means a diversity of businesses.”
So sing your heart out, Lilburn. A two year karaoke ban is enough to make anyone appreciate your newly won freedom to belt down a drink and belt out a song.
