8 businesses busted for selling alcohol to minors
Marietta teens looking to sample adult beverages are out of luck, thanks to the diligent efforts of local law enforcement.
Police in the Cobb hamlet conducted a sweeping “alcohol compliance check” May 16 and found eight businesses violated the law by serving underage buyers.
Unbelievably, a company that chose the name “Loco Willy’s” is among the scofflaws.
The “underage buyers” used in the sting are Boy Scouts volunteering with the Marietta Police Department’s Explorer Post, police said.
Thirsty-seven businesses asked the boys for IDs and were not cited.
Here’s the list of the businesses that sold to minors.
- Battle&Brew 279 Powers Ferry Rd. Marietta, GA 30067;
- Citgo 574 Roswell St. Marietta, GA 30060
- Jimiz Lounge 2090 Cobb Pkwy. S Smyrna, GA 30080
- Rodney’s Jamaican Soulfood 2092 Cobb Pkwy. S Marietta, GA 30060
- Taqueria Tsunami 70 S. Park Sq. Marietta, GA 30060
- Fairground Food Mart 619 N. Fairground St. Marietta, GA 30060
- Beer Barrel 1294 Roswell Rd. Marietta, GA 30060;
- Loco Willy’s 800 Whitlock Ave. Marietta, GA 30064
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140 comments Add your comment
CynicalOne
May 22nd, 2012
8:52 am
If this is what they are working on it sounds like we’ve got too many cops in Marietta.
Tammy
May 22nd, 2012
8:52 am
Oh the horror! Just think what a Zima could do to a 17 year old brain!
On My Way
May 22nd, 2012
8:56 am
Back in the 80s, the BSA sent their boys out in the woods in search of the devil’s weed. What is this group, Miami Vice?
Bravesfan79
May 22nd, 2012
8:58 am
Boy scouts should be used to teach people CPR, how to tie knots… and be solid people. Not to help enforce stupid laws and cause people to loose their jobs!
richard
May 22nd, 2012
8:59 am
The Gay Bars in Marietta should feel safe.
Yes Ocifer
May 22nd, 2012
9:01 am
Aren’t Boy Scouts like, 10 years old?
Malrie
May 22nd, 2012
9:01 am
Having a drink, under age 21???? It’s the end of the world, as we know it!!! What will I do!!! oMG!!!! I need a drink!
Highlands
May 22nd, 2012
9:01 am
You take away all the bullies and now look at the mess you’ve created, MSM! Pretty sure both organizations (BSA, MPD) have other things that would better warrant their attention. Maybe everyone at the MPD is secretly auditioning for a spot in Douglasville (aka “Georgia’s Prohibition HQ”).
von
May 22nd, 2012
9:02 am
Good for these boys for volunteering to help enforce the law. And good for Cobb & Marietta PD more making sure that some kid doesnt go drinking at a bar and then drive home and kill someone.
Dr. Funk
May 22nd, 2012
9:06 am
Good for the Scouts. Businesses selling booze to kids should be made to sell only soft drinks for a year. See how that impacts their bottom line.