C-2 liquor permits on East Carpenter and East State streets
Athens
Summary
The Far East Side drive-thru is seeking a C2 liquor permit to sell wine and spirits; owners and staff described six incident-free years of beer sales and community support, while one speaker raised past zoning litigation the business won. Council takes no formal action on state liquor permits but solicits input.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
The local family-owned drive-thru and Far East Side customers seeking local products.
Neighbors near the East State Street carryout worry about more alcohol sales at a busy, unfenced property with traffic safety issues.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Nov 2, 2026
The Far East Side drive-thru is seeking a C2 liquor permit to sell wine and spirits; owners and staff described six incident-free years of beer sales and community support, while one speaker raised past zoning litigation the business won. Council takes no formal action on state liquor permits but solicits input.
City Council - Oct 26, 2026
Two new liquor permit requests prompted neighborhood concern — especially about the drive-thru near a park and preschool — and council moved to request state hearings before the statutory deadline.
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