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The meeting primarily addressed numerous applications under the Consent Agenda for special events requiring liquor, beer, and wine licenses, all of which were recommended for approval. Discussions also covered requests to withdraw applications, actions concerning a failure to renew a food store license which resulted in a fine and suspension recommendation, and various changes related to existing licenses, including changes of agent, change of ownership, and new applications for restaurant, hotel, bar, and retail package liquor/beer and wine operations. Specific items requiring further consideration included applications for a bondsperson license, several restaurant/spirituous liquor consumed licenses, and a retail package beer and wine license.

The meeting addressed numerous applications primarily under the Consent Agenda for Special Events, Restaurant/Spirirtuous Liquor Consumed, Retail Package/Beer and Wine, Bondsperson, and Withdrawals, with all listed items being approved. Under the 'For Review' section, decisions were made regarding several Special Events, Restaurants, a Bar, and a Convention Center license application. The board also addressed one Outdoor Festival application which was approved, and one application that was held for further review. Additionally, the board recommended denial for one retail package license based on NPU recommendation and addressed a Due Cause case, resulting in a $2,500 fine and a five-day closure for the establishment operating as a nightclub.

The License Review Board meeting addressed numerous applications primarily concerning liquor, beer, and wine licenses. The board reviewed and recommended approval for several non-profit special events, including festivals, galas, and parties scheduled for early 2017. Furthermore, the board considered multiple applications for restaurant licenses involving changes in ownership or agent, new locations, and new establishments. Decisions were also made regarding convention center, hotel, suites hotel, food specialty shop, food store, and retail package beer and wine licenses, with some applications being approved, while others were held for further review or noted for duplication.

The License Review Board addressed numerous licensing applications. Under the Consent Agenda for Special Events, approvals were recommended for non-profit special event liquor, beer, and wine licenses for 'The Sneaker Ball' and the 'Georgia Lawyers for the Arts Gala.' For a Failure to Renew application for Loca Luna, the board recommended approval contingent upon a $2,500 fine and a 5-day suspension. Several applications for Restaurant/Spirituous Liquor Consumed licenses were reviewed, with approvals recommended for Halo Lounge (held for further review), The Elder Tree Public House, Buckhead BBQ (held for further review), Lingering Shade (held for further review), Spoons Restaurant & Bar, Public School 404, and Liquid Lounge (despite NPU recommendation for denial). Night club license applications for KEMG Main Bar and two additional KEMG facilities were all held for further review. Finally, approvals were recommended for a Restaurant/Beer and Wine Consumed license for Atlanta Bread Company and for Gymnasium licenses for Metro Iron Man Gym and Smugs Fitness.

The License Review Board meeting addressed numerous applications primarily concerning liquor licenses, categorized under Special Event, Restaurant, Private Club, Night Club, Hotel, Suites Hotel, and Growler/Retail Package Beer. Many applications for special events, including those by Junior Achievement of Georgia, Inc., Atlanta Art Papers, Inc., and Downtown Dining, LLC, were recommended for approval. Several applications for new restaurant licenses, changes of status, or changes of ownership/agent were reviewed, with many being held for further weeks, such as applications for Halo Lounge, Sukoshi, LLC, and Chicago's Nancy's Pizza. The board also reviewed due cause proceedings for The Loft regarding hours of operation and supervision failure.