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One source told the Atlanta Progressive News that lack of a license for the dancers was the reason for the arrests. Several staff members, male dancers and patrons were arrested for reasons that remain unclear in the developing story. They don’t call it the Magic City for nothing."The Atlanta Eagle, a gay bar, was raided by police late Thursday night and staff members, dancers and patrons were arrested in an incident that witnesses allege constituted "harassment."Īccording to an account published by a witness in the Atlanta Progressive News, about 10 police cars and 15 police officers raided the bar around 11:30 p.m., allegedly searching for drugs. EAGLE Amsterdam is one of the citys oldest gay leather/denim bars with 3 floors of fun, with cruising area on the 2nd floor and dark room in the basement. Pride is a year-round celebration here, and the city’s massive Latine population makes it one of the most diverse and vibrant LGBTQ+ communities in the country. Whatever you’re looking for, Miami’s got it. The Atlanta Eagle, the iconic gay bar on Ponce de Leon Ave, is being given historic landmark designation by the City of Atlanta on Monday, Dec 21, 2020. Most gay bars had some sort of dance floor, no matter how tiny and a stage. And the fun isn’t just limited to the 305-Wilton Manors and Fort Lauderdale up north are longtime queer hotspots in their own right. In the 1970s, though, there were four gay enclaves in and around the city. Today, the options for a fun night out are endless. Throughout the years, LGBTQ+ locals have found each other through nightlife, whether that be in a club with booming speakers, a drag show with high-kicking queens, or a cocktail bar over casual conversation. Stars like Grace Jones, Sylvester, and Divine were regulars at the iconic Copa Club in Fort Lauderdale, and the warm weather and lively local community made South Florida a coveted home for folks from all walks of life. South Florida’s history as a gay Mecca dates back decades. And in Miami, a city that already lends itself to that mindset, nightlife remains at the center of the LGBTQ+ life. In September 2009, during the last (real) mayoral election, Atlanta police raided a gay bar on Ponce de Leon Avenue and made ham-handed policing a red-hot campaign issue. For decades, LGBTQ+ nightlife has brought people together, creating a place where everyone can be themselves, no matter who they are or how they identify.