Bozik v. Cobb County

It is undisputed that the commissioners under their police power may in the exercise of their discretion formulate rules and regulations for the licensing of the liquor business. California v. LaRue, 409 U. S. 109 (1972). It is also clear that the commissioners may altogether prohibit the licensed activity in specified areas and impose other reasonable restrictions. E. g., Powell v. Board of Commissioners, 234 Ga. 183 (214 SE2d 905) (1975) (no beer licenses issued within 1,700 feet of a church); Sandbach v. City of Valdosta, 526 F2d 1259 (5th Cir. 1976) (prohibiting beer licenses to premises…