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August 28, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting
Title
8. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) Alcohol License with Sunday Sale to Vasilis Varlagas for Olympia Cafe, a Restaurant, Located at 5 East River Street. The Establishment is Located Between Drayton Street and Abercorn Street Ramps in Aldermanic District 2. This is for a new manager/existing business.
Strategic Priority
GOAL 3: Expand Economic Access, Opportunity & Vitality for All
Description

Vasilis Varlagas for Galaxy Café Inc. t/a Olympia Cafe is requesting a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales at 5 E River St. The establishment is located between Drayton Ramp and Abercorn Ramp in Aldermanic District 2. There were no concerns from the Savannah Police Department or Neighborhood Association. The applicant plans to continue to operate as a Restaurant (New Manager/Existing Business).

  • This request is for a restaurant.
  • This is for an existing business/new manager.
  • Distance measurements were met to the nearest School, Church, and Alcoholic Treatment Center.
  • The Downtown Neighborhood Association noted no concerns for this request.
  • Code Compliance noted no concerns for this request.
Recommendation

Approval

Contact
Judee Jones, Revenue Director
Financial Impact
Revenue of $3,892.72 in Alcohol License Fees
Review Comments
Attachments
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Olympia Cafe
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Olympia Cafe
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Olympia Cafe
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Olympia Cafe
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Olympia Cafe
Agenda Plus