David T. Bohatch

The board reviewed numerous applications for special event permits, retail package licenses for beer and wine, and public entertainment licenses. Several applications for new business operations, including restaurants, precious metal establishments, and open-air cafes were evaluated, with some approvals and others held for further review. The board also addressed a due cause matter regarding a restaurant and processed an application withdrawal for a hotel retail license. A series of non-profit special event applications related to the Atlanta Cultural Exchange were also reviewed and recommended for approval.

The Board reviewed numerous license applications, including special events, bondsperson licenses, renewals, and various business alcohol and liquor permits. The board took action on applications for restaurants, night clubs, hotels, and retail stores, involving changes of ownership, new applications, and change of agent requests. Additionally, the board addressed a case regarding due cause for a restaurant and an NPU recommendation for a denial of a food store license.

The board reviewed and acted upon multiple liquor, beer, and wine license applications, covering special events, non-profit museums, restaurants, hotels, and retail package stores. Key actions included the approval of several special event permits, changes of agent or ownership for various establishments, and the review of new business license requests. The board also addressed items flagged for NPU denial and recorded one license withdrawal.

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.