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January 08, 2025 
10:00 AM 
 
City of Smyrna 
License and Variance Board Meeting 
2800 King Street SE 
Council Chambers 
 
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Chairperson Worthy explained that the Smyrna Police Department performs compliance 
checks.  
 
Board Member Eric Randall made a motion to approve; seconded by Board Member Bo 
Jones. 
 
The motion to approve carried with the following vote: 
 
Aye: 3 –  Chairperson Worthy, Board Member Jones, Board Member Randall 
Nay: 0 –  None 
Recuse: 0 –  None 
 
 C. LIC2025-004 Privilege License Agent Change Request – Beer & Wine (Pouring and Sunday 
Sales) – 1435 Highland Ridge Rd SE Ste A, Smyrna, GA 30082 - Pihu Pizzeria LLC, dba 
Johnny's Pizza with Kinjal Kanubhai Patel as agent. 
Ward 7 Councilmember - Rickey N. Oglesby Jr. 
 
Kinjal Patel, agent and owner/operator, came forward. This will be the third store, and he 
will be present seven days a week, at least 50-60 hours a week. He has served as agent 
at the other two stores. Mr. Patel stated that servers have to have a pouring permit with 
the state/city. If a server is unsure, management on duty verifies ID. They have bi-weekly 
meetings with training scenarios.  
  
Chairperson Worthy stated application was made for privilege license agent change for 
Pihu Pizzeria LLC, DBA Johnny's Pizza for the sale of beer & wine (Pouring and Sunday 
Sales). Kinjal Kanubhai Patel is the agent applicant. 
  
Kinjal Kanubhai Patel will be the registered agent responsible for the sale of alcohol at 
1435 Highland Ridge Rd SE Ste A, Smyrna, GA 30082. The applicant has been given a 
copy of the Alcoholic Beverage ordinances and attended the mandatory alcohol 
awareness workshop. 
  
A background investigation conducted by the Smyrna Police Department failed to reveal 
information that would preclude issuance of this license. Mr. Patel has agreed to abide by 
the guidelines set forth by the City of Smyrna ordinance governing the sale of alcohol. 
  
Chairperson Worthy stated that the Smyrna Police Department performs compliance 
checks. 
  
Board Member Randall asked if their policy is to card all patrons ordering alcohol. Mr. 
Patel stated that it is mandatory to card everyone. If there is ever a customer violation, the 
police department is always called. 
 
Board Member Bo Jones made a motion to approve item LIC2025-004; seconded by 
Board Member Eric Randall. 
 
The motion to approve carried with the following vote: 
 
Aye: 3 –  Chairperson Worthy, Board Member Jones, Board Member Randall 
Nay: 0 –  None 
Recuse: 0 –  None