Loco Willy’s, Citgo, Fairground Food Mart Sell to Minors
Take a look at the Marietta businesses that passed the alcohol compliance check and the businesses cited for selling to minors on May 16.
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Friday, May 25, 2012
Safe Graduation Celebration Tips
The Cobb Alcohol Task Force is encouraging youth and families to mark the special day responsibly.
As high school graduation ceremonies near and friends gather to celebrate, parents are encouraged to know their responsibility to provide a safe environment for their graduate. Parents tempted to permit the use of alcohol by their graduate and friends can be subject to criminal and/or civil action for illegally providing alcohol to minors. According to Georgia law, parents cannot give alcohol to their teen’s friends who are under age 21, under any circumstances. However, Georgia law states parents can allow their own child to consume alcohol under their direct supervision and in their own home. Under these parental exceptions, should a child drink to intoxication and cause harm to another after leaving their home, parents can be held …
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Taqueria Tsunami, Loco Willy's Sell to Minors
Take a look at the Marietta businesses that passed the alcohol compliance check and the businesses cited for selling to minors on May 16.
The Marietta Police Department conducted alcohol compliance checks on businesses on May 16. Six of the businesses checked sold alcoholic beverages to underage buyers. The buyers did not provide false identification or misrepresent their age in any way. The following businesses passed the alcohol compliance check: The following businesses were cited for selling to minors: Keep up with all the news you care about by subscribing to our free email newsletter, liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter.
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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Alcohol Task Force Needs Your Help
Take 10 minutes for a survey to help the Cobb community.
The Cobb Alcohol Taskforce and the Cobb County School District are conducting a community survey online, and they need volunteers. Anyone from age 9 and up can help out. Just click on your age group: When you get there, use 1050 for your survey invitation code and "Cobb County School District: Cobb" for your prevention agency. For more ways to take action against underage and binge drinking, including conducting community assessments, visit the task force's website. More on the Cobb Alcohol Taskforce Keep up with all the news you care about by subscribing to our free email newsletter, liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter.
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Friday, May 11, 2012
Underage Alcohol Sales: What Stores and Communities Can Do
In this letter to the editor, Cathy Fink of the Cobb Alcohol Taskforce responds to Kroger's 60-day suspension.
The recently reported illegal sale of alcohol to minors is a recurring issue at some Cobb County Kroger locations. It is important for Cobb Commissioners to take these illegal sales seriously and issue sanctions that are effective at deterring future violations. It remains to be seen whether a 60-day suspension of Kroger's alcohol license at its Powder Springs Road store will result in sustained compliance Government and business practices proven to help prevent underage alcohol sales do exist and need to be utilized. Law enforcement use of compliance checks and government use of effective administrative sanctions have proven helpful. Business use of effective alcohol policies, hiring, training and management practices can also help. …
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Jimmy Macs, Sportsline Grill Pass Alcohol Compliance Checks
Cobb Police conducted alcohol compliance checks on Marietta businesses Thursday. Take a look at the restaurants tested.
The Cobb County Police Department's Permits and Regulatory Services Unit conducted alcohol compliance checks on Thursday. Jimmy Macs, 3205 Canton Rd., and Sportsline Grill, 2359 Windy Hill Rd., passed the compliance checks and did not sell alcohol to the underage volunteer. However, one citation was issued to Jimmy Macs and two citations were issued to Sportsline Grill for permit violations.
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Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Daily PatchCast
14 Charged with DUI Sunday in Cobb; Children Learn from Quilts
Catch up on news from Marietta and the surrounding area on Tuesday, April 3.
Plein Air Paint Out Highlights Marietta Landmarks 14 Charged with DUI Sunday in Cobb Children Learn from Quilts
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Safe, Sober Prom Season
Marietta High School will host their prom on April 14, and Osborne High School will hold their prom on April 20 at the Turner Field 755 Club.
Prom season is upon us—a time of celebration for teenagers and their families. Many proms and parties are scheduled throughout March, April and May. Marietta High School will host their prom on April 14, and Osborne High School will hold their prom on April 20 at the Turner Field 755 Club. But while prom is a time of celebration, it is also a time of increased underage drinking. The Cobb Alcohol Taskforce and its partners—law enforcement agencies, schools and community leadership—throughout the county are trying to get the word out. Don't drink and drive prom night. Underage drinking is a factor in the three leading causes of death for youth, also contributing to assaults, date rape, sexually transmitted diseases, unintended pregnancies, …
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Friday, March 23, 2012
Cobb Accepts Sunday Sales Revote
The elections board's decision means a July 31 referendum is likely, and sales could start Aug. 12.
Cobb County is back on the Sunday wagon, at least until mid-August. The county Board of Elections and Registration decided during a special meeting Friday morning not to fight a voter challenge to the referendum that approved Sunday package sales of alcohol in unincorporated parts of Cobb. That means Sunday sales will not start June 3 as now scheduled. It also means all citizens in Cobb County will likely have the chance to vote on Sunday sales again July 31, even though almost 70 percent of county voters already said yes March 6. The problem is that residents of Cobb’s six cities were excluded from the countywide referendum despite paying taxes, electing officials and receiving services from the county and voting on other countywide …
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swampmedic89
10:06 pm on Friday, March 23, 2012
Once again, the County does not listen to the voters! Sounds like another Cobb County School Board calendar crock of poop. more ›
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Sunday Alcohol Sales: Cheers!
In today's election, Cobb County residents voted in favor of Sunday alcohol sales by a landslide.
No shocker here. Unincorporated Cobb County has given its nod to Sunday sales of alcohol. The county follows various cities and other jurisdictions throughout the state that have done so. The state legislature passed a law last year that allowed cities and counties the right to make their own call on the issue. Other cities in Cobb that had the issue up for a vote were Marietta, Austell and Powder Springs. See results below and click on each city for details. Other cities—Kennesaw, Acworth, Smyrna (click one for details)—passed the measure in November 2011. Those in favor of Sunday alcohol sales pointed to the fact that with all of the other surrounding areas now having Sunday sales, it was only fair. 40.77% "I think it's important for …
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Franz
3:13 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Way to go! There must be separation of church and state. The churches should not be making laws. Not to mention it does not make sense that you can drink in restaurants and bars, yet you cannot buy at the store and drink safely at HOME. more ›
Cobb Alcohol Taskforce
11:44 am on Thursday, May 24, 2012
Cobb Alcohol Taskforce appreciates Marietta Police conducting compliance checks to help prevent alcohol sales to minors, and all of the businesses that passed the compliance checks! For the six businesses that failed, here are some business practices that will help keep your business in compliance and prevent underage alcohol sales. - Hire, train and supervise responsible staff to keep business … more ›