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Proposed Edgewood Avenue liquor license moratorium pulled from Atlanta City Council docket
By Sydney Stallworth at Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· July 15, 2026
· 3 min read
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta City Council District 5 officials told Atlanta News First that city officials have permanently removed a proposed moratorium on new alcohol licenses along Edgewood Avenue from the city docket, ending a months-long debate that drew opposition from busine...
Key takeaway In a statement sent to Atlanta News First on Tuesday evening, the chief of staff for District 5 Atlanta City Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari said the legislation had been withdrawn.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The withdrawal of the proposed Edgewood Avenue liquor license moratorium brings a sense of relief to business owners in the area, but the underlying safety concerns that prompted the proposal remain. The Edgewood Corridor Public Safety Task Force Final Report's recommendations, including revising alcohol and business practices, will still need to be addressed. Business owners like Cyrei Daniel are open to exploring alternative solutions to reduce crime, and the city should work with them to find effective measures. The Historic King District Association, which Daniel heads, could play a key role in facilitating this collaboration. As the city moves forward, it will be crucial to balance the needs of businesses with the concerns of residents and workers, like AJ Goddard and Larry Compton, who prioritize safety in the area. The city council's decision to remove the moratorium from the docket presents an opportunity to reassess and develop more targeted approaches to improving public safety in the Edgewood corridor.
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Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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