Alcoholic Beverage License Board Public Hearing
Meeting Information
This meeting of the Alcoholic Beverage License Board included the approval of previous meeting minutes and public hearings for new business applications seeking full pouring, liquor, beer, wine, and Sunday sales licenses.
Meeting Summary
Approval of Previous Minutes
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The minutes from the Alcoholic Beverage License Board Public Hearing held on April 3, 2025, were unanimously approved. [Alcoholic Beverage License Board Minutes ] [Video 00:40]
New Business: Wasabi Sushi & Hibachi License Application
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The Board unanimously approved a full pouring, liquor, beer, wine, and Sunday sales license for Wasabi Sushi & Hibachi (Youngxin Chen / Wasabi Cuisine Inc.) located at 1475 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 155, Roswell, GA 30076. [Alcoholic Beverage License Board Agenda ] [Alcoholic Beverage License Board Minutes ] [Video 01:13]
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The license issuance is contingent upon receiving a clear background investigation from the Roswell Police Department. [Alcoholic Beverage License Board Minutes ] [Video 02:32]
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The applicant confirmed understanding of the City of Roswell Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance, the requirement for server permits, and excise tax obligations, and detailed measures to prevent underage sales, including ID checks and purchasing an ID verification machine. [Video 02:51] [Video 03:07] [Video 04:36]
New Business: Floga License Application
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The Board unanimously approved a full pouring, liquor, beer, wine, and Sunday sales license for Floga (Maxwell St. John Scupham / Gold Flame Group, LLC) located at 1105 Canton Street, Roswell, GA 30075. [Alcoholic Beverage License Board Agenda ] [Alcoholic Beverage License Board Minutes p.1] [Video 06:29]
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The background investigation for Floga was completed and cleared prior to the public hearing. [Video 07:56]
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The applicant confirmed understanding of the City of Roswell Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance, the requirement for server permits, and excise tax obligations, and outlined provisions to prevent underage sales, including monthly staff training, internal sting operations, and secret shopper programs. [Video 08:08] [Video 09:00]
People (6)
Georgette McCray
Deputy Director of Finance
City of Roswell
Jackie Deibel
Deputy Director of Community Development
City of Roswell
Maxwell St. John Scupham
Owner/Applicant
Gold Flame Group, LLC
Michelle Alexander
Director of Community Development
City of Roswell
Randy Knighton
City Administrator
City of Roswell
Yongxin Chen
Licensee
Wasabi Cuisine Inc.
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