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Sunday, April 4, 2010

Myrtle Beach Asks Atlantic Beach for Biker Ban

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Myrtle Beach Asks Atlantic Beach for Biker Ban

Atlantic Beach, SC - (AP) — Officials from Myrtle Beach want their counterparts in nearby Atlantic Beach to join them in getting rid of motorcycle rallies.

The Sun News of Myrtle Beach reports that leaders in Atlantic Beach say the annual rally that attracts black motorcyclists makes money for the town.

Councilman Donnell Thompson says he would consider banning the rally if Myrtle Beach helped his town with its financial problems.

Myrtle Beach passed 15 laws last year designed to get rid of two May motorcycle rallies — the Harley-Davidson spring rally that attracts mostly white riders, and the Atlantic Beach Bikefest.

Myrtle Beach City Manager Tom Leath detailed the new laws at the meeting, and said it is time to regain control of the Grand Strand.