Documents Reveal Former Councilwoman Kam Varner’s Role in Crazy Goat Sports Lounge Licensing Process
- Game Changers
- Oct 27
- 2 min read
McDonough, GA — Newly obtained city records show that former McDonough Councilwoman Kam Varner played a direct role in official licensing paperwork for Crazy Goat Sports Lounge, further deepening concerns over her involvement in the business’s early operations and alcohol license application process.
The affidavit issued through the City of McDonough Occupational Tax Division lists Crazy Goat Sports Lounge as the business name and bears Varner’s signature and notary stamp, dated December 9, 2024. This document, among others obtained through open records requests, links Varner to the official filings necessary for the business to receive a city-issued license.
Ethical Concerns Arise Over Conflict of Interest
As a former elected official and sitting notary, Varner’s involvement in certifying official city business documents raises ethical and legal questions. Georgia’s notary statutes discourage notaries from verifying or notarizing documents where a conflict of interest or personal connection could exist.
Ethics observers argue that even the appearance of impropriety particularly from a public figure formerly involved in city governance can erode public confidence in local institutions.
“Anytime a former elected official’s name appears on a document tied to business licensing, it’s appropriate for the public to ask questions,” said one local resident familiar with the matter. “It’s about transparency and fairness.”
A Broader Pattern of Influence
This document adds to a growing pattern of evidence suggesting that Varner maintained an active hand in private business affairs connected to city regulatory processes. Previous reports have linked her to behind-the-scenes involvement in liquor licensing discussions and correspondence with municipal staff.
While no formal charges or violations have been filed to date, the document establishes a tangible link between Varner and the operational paperwork for Crazy Goat Sports Lounge an establishment that has been at the center of several community and political discussions over the past year.
Community Calls for Oversight
Residents and community stakeholders are calling for a deeper look into the licensing procedures and ethical safeguards surrounding business certifications notarized or influenced by former officials.
Some have urged the City of McDonough Ethics Board and Georgia Secretary of State’s Office which oversees notary conduct to review whether Varner’s involvement was appropriate or crossed professional boundaries.
Commitment to Transparency
As questions mount, Game Changers Media Network continues to pursue documentation and interviews to clarify how deeply former city officials may have participated in licensing or regulatory processes after leaving public office.
Transparency and accountability remain at the forefront of public interest especially as McDonough continues to expand its business community and attract new development.
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