WHEN CELEBRATION BECOMES LIABILITY Your Guide to Hosting Smart, Safe, and Stress-Free Celebrations
What happens if your New Year’s fun took a dangerous turn? In Georgia, a private party that includes alcohol can carry unexpected risks. If a guest drinks too much and causes an accident, the host may be held legally responsible, just as a venue or bar could. This is especially true if a host knowingly provided alcohol to someone who would soon be driving. Understanding your responsibilities can help you keep the celebration safe and maintain a clear conscience. YOUR ROLE AS A HOST MATTERS Hosting is more than just picking the right food and decorations. It’s about looking out for the people who walk through your door. Providing alcohol comes with a responsibility to ensure guests aren’t over-served, that minors don’t gain access, and that everyone has a safe way home. Even playful late-night drinking games can quickly turn risky if guests become overly intoxicated. A host who plans ahead can be the reason everyone goes home unharmed. SIMPLE WAYS TO KEEP EVERYONE SAFE Being proactive doesn’t mean killing the party; it just means thinking ahead. Offer plenty of non-alcoholic drinks and hearty snacks, check in on guests
throughout the night, and make arrangements for safe rides home. A spare couch or guest room can be the difference between a memory of laughter and a nightmare on the road. Encouraging designated drivers or rideshare options is one of the simplest, most effective ways to protect both guests and yourself. WHEN THINGS GO WRONG If a guest causes injury after drinking at your party, victims may seek compensation not only from the driver but potentially from the host as well. This can include medical bills, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, and in extreme cases, punitive damages. Georgia law recognizes that hosts have a duty to prevent foreseeable harm, so planning ahead is the best safeguard. HURT BY A DRUNK DRIVER THIS NEW YEAR’S EVE? Accidents involving intoxicated drivers can be overwhelming and frightening, especially after a holiday celebration. If you or someone you care about was injured on New Year’s Eve, you may have a legal claim. Reach out to our team. We’ll listen, guide you, and help you understand your options every step of the way.
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SLOW COOKER BIRRIA TACOS Ingredients • 3 dried guajillo chiles • 2 dried ancho chiles • 1 medium onion, chopped • 4 garlic cloves • 1 (14.5-oz) can diced tomatoes • 3 lbs beef chuck roast • 2 cups beef broth • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar • 1 tbsp dried oregano • 2 tsp ground cumin • 2 bay leaves • 1 tsp salt • Pepper, to taste • Corn tortillas • Fresh cilantro and diced onion for garnish
Directions 1.
Soak dried chiles in hot water for 15 minutes.
2. Process chiles, onion, garlic, and tomatoes in a blender until smooth. 3. Place beef in a slow cooker and pour the chili mixture over it. 4. Add beef broth, vinegar, oregano, cumin, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. 5. Cook on low for 8–10 hours or until the beef is tender. 6. Shred the beef using forks, then mix back into the sauce. 7. Fry tortillas in oil until crispy, then assemble tacos as desired.
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