Lenox Mall To Set 3 p.m. Curfew For Unaccompanied Minors

ATLANTA — Lenox Square Mall in Buckhead is banning unaccompanied youth under the age of 18 after 3 p.m.

Beginning Sept. 21, minors will not be allowed to shop in the mall without being in the presence of someone 21 or older, mall authorities said.

“The program is in response to feedback from the community and community leaders as the center reinforces its commitment to the community to provide a pleasant, family-friendly shopping environment,” a statement on the mall Web site said.

The Youth Supervision Policy allows for one recognized adult with an acceptable photo ID — a state-issued driver’s license or ID, a school ID card, a military ID, or a passport — to accompany up to four youth, the policy says.

Employees of mall stores under 18 are exempt from the policy while they are working, but must follow the guidelines when they are not on their scheduled shift.

The policy comes as Buckhead businesses and community and Atlanta Police are making an effort to clamp down on a recent spike in crime.

Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant recently announced that a new Zone 2 mini precinct will be opening to boost the number of officers in Buckhead where he says the population doubles daily.

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