It's not exclusively an "Atlanta" thing, but apparently empty, foreclosed or "spec" McMansions up in the North Fulton 'burbs are being used as party houses. Promoters find big, unsold blingy houses and then sell $20 tickets to one night bashes, even hiring buses to transport party goers to the venue.
College students are targeted by the party promoters.
Phil Skinner, pskinner@ajc.com
Police say this house on Powers Ferry Road in Sandy Springs was where
an illegal Halloween party with up to 1,000 people took place. The home appears
to have been recently built.
According to an AJC report:
"It was the biggest party I've ever seen," said Kathy Battaglia, who lives across the street. "There were cars parked on both sides of the street, buses going back and forth. And there were probably more people outside the house than inside. The noise was unbelievable."
The crowd consisted mostly of students from Georgia State and West Georgia universities, where the party was heavily promoted. Fliers hinted at an MTV-esque ode to material excess, minus the flamboyant celebrities or spoiled Sweet 16 birthday girls. The $20 admission didn't cover alcohol, sold inside without the necessary permits.
In an interesting twist, Brian Epps, the brother of arrested party promoter Anthony Epps, is Rockdale County sheriff's Sgt, one of two local law enforcement officers hired to provide security. Sgt. Epps is currently on administrative leave, and Anthony spent a night in jail, but only faces a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct because he had the owner's permission to hold the party.
On the other hand, Epps grossed $20,000 for the party.
Wow, how sad is that??
Posted by: Maureen@IslandRoar | November 12, 2009 at 04:41 PM