An administrative judge said in a recent order that Southern City Lounge in Statesboro is a “threat to public safety, welfare, and health,” but he stopped short of revoking the establishment’s alcohol license for one year, as the City of Statesboro requested. Judge Tom Peterson presided over an administrative hearing on May 3 following an Administrative Order temporarily suspending the alcohol license issued to Shyra Hunter, owner of Southern City Lounge. Chief Mike Broadhead made the request to City Manager Charles Penny and Mayor Jonathan McCollar after a weekend multi-shooter ‘running gun battle’ in mid-April that left 30+ shell casings … Continue reading Judge: Statesboro Bar a “Threat to Public Safety” But No Alcohol License Revocation for Now