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Dalton council reduces Walnut Express suspension after review of Public Safety finding

Dalton Mayor and Council · February 3, 2026
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Summary

The Dalton mayor and council reviewed a Public Safety Commission finding that Walnut Express sold alcohol to a minor and voted to reduce a recommended 30-day suspension to 14 days while upholding a $2,500 fine; the decision follows an owner apology and evidence of new ID scanners.

The Dalton mayor and council on Feb. 2 reviewed a Public Safety Commission record that found CMG Dalton Development, doing business as Walnut Express, guilty of a second alcohol-license violation for selling alcohol to a minor and voted to shorten a recommended 30-day license suspension to 14 days while upholding a $2,500 fine.

The case file presented to council noted the Public Safety Commission recommended a $2,500 fine and a 30-day…

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