Supreme Court of Georgia October 1, 2012, S12A0867 (Daniel Corp. v. Reed)

Blackwell, Justice.

Within nine months after the City of Atlanta issues an alcohol license, the holder of that license must “open for business the establishment referred to in the license,” and if the holder fails to do so, it automatically forfeits the license. City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances § 10-69 (a). SPI Club, Inc.