Council suspends Stop to Go Shell alcohol license 60 days, imposes 12‑month probation and mandatory ID‑scan condition

After hearing testimony and reviewing admitted exhibits, the Kennesaw Mayor and Council imposed sanctions Sept. 8 on Damanis Food and Fuel, doing business as Stop to Go Shell (2515 North Cobb Parkway). City counsel told the council the evidence showed that on 07/17/2026 a 19‑year‑old underage agent was able to purchase a 16.9‑ounce BeatBox Orange Blast and a small bottle of Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey without the cashier asking for identification. "The evidence will show that on 07/17/2026, during the Kennesaw Police Department alcohol compliance check, a 19 year old underage agent entered the store ... and completed the purchase without being asked for identification," city counsel stated in opening.

Officer Scott Luther, who supervised the checks, testified he conducted 17 checks that night; 16 were compliant and one (Stop to Go Shell) resulted in an underage sale. The underage decoy (Zachary Raven) confirmed he paid for the items and left the store without being asked for ID. Business license manager Kayla Willis documented prior discipline for the location — including a 30‑day suspension adjudicated July 31, 2024 — and confirmed the city code sections authorizing suspension and probation.

Licensee Shahid Ali acknowledged the charges as true, said the cashier was terminated, described training measures and a POS prompt to enter date of birth, and asked for leniency given business hardship. City counsel urged a significant sanction noting repeated violations since 2021.

After council deliberation, the body approved a motion — 60 days suspension, followed by 12 months of probation — with two conditions: all alcohol sales while on probation must have the customer's ID scanned (no manual override) and any further alcohol violation during probation will result in automatic revocation of the alcohol license without an additional hearing. The vote was unanimous (5–0). The business will receive formal written notice and staff will update licensing records to reflect the sanction and probation conditions.