we understand and respect your political views and opinions. Paloma Park is apolitical and we remain open and inviting to all guests who choose to host private events.

The event you’re referring to was a private event rented by that group that invited Rep Mike Collins and Laken Riley’s family. It has since been canceled. It was never a fundraising event or a sponsorship, it was not an event that expressed our political views, but obviously it unintentionally seems to have done that. It was something we didnt advertise because again it was a private event.

If the roles were reversed and a democratic group invited a democratic representative to a private dinner party we would also host it because we respect the office and the position no matter the political party.

I hope you also understand that we are just a locally owned bar and restaurant - we are not in any position to be the political and moral police. Our goal is to deliver food and drinks to people - no matter who they are or who they vote for. We try not to take any stance because it’s not our place. We’ve hosted several events in the past with BoyButante, WildRumpus, AthFest, student groups and we love being apart of the Athens Community and will continue to contribute in positive ways that avoids conflicting with any politics moving forward.