They actually said no and I am honestly shocked because the city usually ignores us but this time the license for Bank's Wings and Things was flat out rejected. I am still shaking because this neighborhood keeps its peace now but we should probably keep an eye on the property …
March 10, 2016
Final supporters
The last time alcohol was served at this establishment, the residents and community suffered greatly. Public drunkenness and vulgarity, outward drug and prostitution crimes, as well as vandalism and violent confrontations were the norm.
The years since the bar was closed has seen enormous strides made in our neighborhood. The illegal boarding house which operated on our street was shut down by the city of Savannah and replaced with apartments for students. The lack of clientele from the bar and boarding house has caused the hookers and dealers to look elsewhere to sustain their businesses.
It is easily foreseeable to suppose many of the previous problems will recur if alcohol sales are again permitted at this location. We welcome Mr. Johnson, or anyone else for that matter, to open a business or restaurant on our street. However, a new bar can only add to the crime problem our city is trying so desperately to overcome.
This petition is to encourage Savannah city officials to vote "NO" on approving a license to sell alcohol at Bank's Wings & Things located on Montgomery St at West 41st. Further concerns include, late hours of operation, lack of sufficient parking, security, noise, etc.
The hearing is currently scheduled to take place February 4, 2016 at 2:00pm, City Hall, 2 E Bay Street, Savannah GA 31401. IMPORTANT UPDATE!!! The meeting has been delayed until Thursday, February 18th, 2016. Further information will be provided when it becomes available.
Updates
February 2, 2016
Seeing all these names show up on the list is honestly overwhelming because I keep thinking about what our street used to be like back when those fights kept everyone awake at night. It feels like we are finally being heard by people who actually live here and care about keeping the neighborhood safe for students and families alike. Maybe the city will actually pay attention to the panic we feel instead of just looking at paperwork.
Reached 100 supporters
February 2, 2016
33 Comments
All I does is for my children. We are on fixed income and can't move yet. I don't let their fathers drink or smoke around them anymore. I know how abusive drunks can be and my children's are too precious to have drunk folks coming out a bar liquored up and acting the fool in the hood where we stay. He should only sell hot wings and bbq, but don't sell liquor so close to our house.
As a home owner, I have an interest in my property value dropping because of the clientele that this bar will attract. I hope that other concerned people on this street will sign up on the petition.
The "wings" sound great, it's the "things" that concern me and my family. Say no to the booze in our community!
I'm a scam student in the neighborhood. I've been confronted by drunks, druggies, and "working women" while walking in the area. This establishment has no business in this neighborhood.
We are always at the house next door. This bar is dangerous when open. A former owner was murdered inside the bar. These people trying to reopen the bar are not resposible in any way. Thwy are not even following code to get the place ready to reopen, much less a license to sell liquor and know when to cut people off the booze. Please don't let this place open.
Please do not allow this business to attract the prostitutes and drug dealers back to this otherwise quiet community.
Keep these people safe
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They actually said no and I am honestly shocked because the city usually ignores us but this time the license for Bank's Wings and Things was flat out rejected. I am still shaking because this neighborhood keeps its peace now but we should probably keep an eye on the property …
March 10, 2016
Final supporters
The last time alcohol was served at this establishment, the residents and community suffered greatly. Public drunkenness and vulgarity, outward drug and prostitution crimes, as well as vandalism and violent confrontations were the norm.
The years since the bar was closed has seen enormous strides made in our neighborhood. The illegal boarding house which operated on our street was shut down by the city of Savannah and replaced with apartments for students. The lack of clientele from the bar and boarding house has caused the hookers and dealers to look elsewhere to sustain their businesses.
It is easily foreseeable to suppose many of the previous problems will recur if alcohol sales are again permitted at this location. We welcome Mr. Johnson, or anyone else for that matter, to open a business or restaurant on our street. However, a new bar can only add to the crime problem our city is trying so desperately to overcome.
This petition is to encourage Savannah city officials to vote "NO" on approving a license to sell alcohol at Bank's Wings & Things located on Montgomery St at West 41st. Further concerns include, late hours of operation, lack of sufficient parking, security, noise, etc.
The hearing is currently scheduled to take place February 4, 2016 at 2:00pm, City Hall, 2 E Bay Street, Savannah GA 31401. IMPORTANT UPDATE!!! The meeting has been delayed until Thursday, February 18th, 2016. Further information will be provided when it becomes available.
Updates
February 2, 2016
Seeing all these names show up on the list is honestly overwhelming because I keep thinking about what our street used to be like back when those fights kept everyone awake at night. It feels like we are finally being heard by people who actually live here and care about keeping the neighborhood safe for students and families alike. Maybe the city will actually pay attention to the panic we feel instead of just looking at paperwork.
Reached 100 supporters
February 2, 2016
33 Comments
I will be at the city council meeting to remind council how many died as the result of the last reinstatement of the license this location had lost, despite the commitments from the city and the owners to abide by all laws.
All I does is for my children. We are on fixed income and can't move yet. I don't let their fathers drink or smoke around them anymore. I know how abusive drunks can be and my children's are too precious to have drunk folks coming out a bar liquored up and acting the fool in the hood where we stay. He should only sell hot wings and bbq, but don't sell liquor so close to our house.
As a home owner, I have an interest in my property value dropping because of the clientele that this bar will attract. I hope that other concerned people on this street will sign up on the petition.
The "wings" sound great, it's the "things" that concern me and my family. Say no to the booze in our community!
I'm a scam student in the neighborhood. I've been confronted by drunks, druggies, and "working women" while walking in the area. This establishment has no business in this neighborhood.
We are always at the house next door. This bar is dangerous when open. A former owner was murdered inside the bar. These people trying to reopen the bar are not resposible in any way. Thwy are not even following code to get the place ready to reopen, much less a license to sell liquor and know when to cut people off the booze. Please don't let this place open.
Please do not allow this business to attract the prostitutes and drug dealers back to this otherwise quiet community.
Keep these people safe
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I will be at the city council meeting to remind council how many died as the result of the last reinstatement of the license this location had lost, despite the commitments from the city and the owners to abide by all laws.