[NEBgirl]

Can't believe this hasn't been posted unless I missed it! Bar gift @ Hiram Station left guy in a Coma it was just on WSB sounds like the gf is t telling the whole story!

[gonefromhere]

I just saw that. Dang, Hiram getting on the 6:00 news.....Impressive.....

[Raiders9166]

From what i saw seems like there is a lot left to be uncovered... guess only time will tell

[A Gipper Girl]

...and to think this can happen at such a nice bar.

[Shananigans]

A Gipper Girl, on 09 March 2012 - 06:39 PM, said:

...and to think this can happen at such a nice bar.

I, also am truly dismayed!

[Jet_man1969]

Not it!

[Happy Wife And Mom]

Hiram Station on a Wednesday wouldn't be my first choice for dining.

[KRM]

Happy Wife And Mom, on 09 March 2012 - 07:37 PM, said:

Hiram Station on a Wednesday wouldn't be my first choice for dining.

Never been. I dare say there is NOT a night of the week or weekend that I might be inclined to dine there.

[Shananigans]

he caused a scene (most likely drunk) asked to leave, got into it with bar workers outside and his girlfriend wants to know why nobody's been arrested? and he's 44.

[Mariposa]

Once upon a time...it was a nice, family-friendly place to eat. Hope the guy's ok.

[RaidersRock]

Is this the place with the stripper pole on the dance floor?

[CarolineElizabeth]

RaidersRock, on 09 March 2012 - 08:41 PM, said:

Is this the place with the stripper pole on the dance floor?

Yes,

And that place is so trashy. Yes I have gone lol


But I have liked the Phoenix way better since make over (from it becoming the Phoenix)! So clean.

But I really never go out just because its more fun hanging out at friends. lol

I hope the person is okay.

Bar fights are scary. I saw many at the Spotlight

[NEBgirl]

A Gipper Girl, on 09 March 2012 - 06:39 PM, said:

...and to think this can happen at such a nice bar.

Haha thought the same thing

[CarolineElizabeth]

Looks like it happened on Wed??

Thought from post it was tonight

http://www.ajc.com/n...er-1379316.html

Cobb County News 6:23 p.m. Friday, March 9, 2012

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By David Ibata

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

A 44-year-old Powder Springs man is in a medically induced coma at a Cobb County hospital after he was hurt in a fight outside a bar in Hiram, Channel 2 Action News reported.
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Dominick LePone has been in intensive care at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta since the Wednesday night incident outside Hiram Station on Atlanta Highway.

“He's in critical condition [and] could use your prayers,” LePone’s girlfriend, Sharon Alexander, told Channel 2.

Alexander said she and LePone stopped at Hiram Station to eat.

Police said LePone made a scene inside the bar and was asked to leave. Outside, the man got into a confrontation with some of the establishment’s workers and struck his head on the surface of the concrete parking lot.

A man who identified himself as Hiram Station’s owner told Channel 2 his employees were cooperating with police. He declined further comment.

“I don't understand why no one's been arrested. Why hasn't somebody been arrested?” Alexander said. “He's in there fighting for his life right now.”

Police told Channel 2 that they arrested a Hiram Station worker on an outstanding warrant but were still trying to sort out what happened Wednesday night.

[RaidersRock]

CarolineElizabeth, on 09 March 2012 - 08:45 PM, said:

Yes,

And that place is so trashy. Yes I have gone lol


But I have liked the Phoenix way better since make over (from it becoming the Phoenix)! So clean.

But I really never go out just because its more fun hanging out at friends. lol

I hope the person is okay.

Bar fights are scary. I saw many at the Spotlight

I've never been to either place, but I do know one of the bouncers from Phoenix. My friend told me about the stripper pole.

[CarolineElizabeth]

stripper pole at Phoenix is not noticeable and for some reason not nearly as trashy lol. Plus you dont have to listen to bad singing lol



"friend" aka your ass lmao

This post has been edited by CarolineElizabeth: 09 March 2012 - 08:57 PM

[smokey]

One of the employees was arrested for an outstanding warrant?????
I thought all employees of these establishments in the City of Hiram were required to have criminal histories done on them by the City of HIram Police Department? oops, I guess checking who has been sending emails to the former mayor was more important!!!!

That place has always been a hole, irregardless of what day of the week, they frown on any patrons calling the police. By the time the police are called the incident has gotten way out of hand, and it is usually a customer that calls for help. I would be amazed if at any time any employee from that hole has called the police.

What a way for the new mayor to walk into and see what the City of Hiram is all about.

[RaidersRock]

CarolineElizabeth, on 09 March 2012 - 08:56 PM, said:

stripper pole at Phoenix is not noticeable and for some reason not nearly as trashy lol. Plus you dont have to listen to bad singing lol



"friend" aka your ass lmao

LMAO, it really was my friend who told me. I haven't been to a bar in a very long time. Girl's night out sounds like fun though.

[Ugadawgs98]

smokey, on 09 March 2012 - 09:03 PM, said:

One of the employees was arrested for an outstanding warrant?????
I thought all employees of these establishments in the City of Hiram were required to have criminal histories done on them by the City of HIram Police Department?

Common sense tells me they are checked at most once a year. Anything that pops up after the check would not be found.

[mysterious]

SMOKEY.......I have missed you, welcome back.

[ivylove]

Saying a little prayer for this guy and his family. Hope he pulls through.

[csmithy]

I am just confused on why if these employees are so innocent they haven't spoke with police.

[The General]

csmithy, on 09 March 2012 - 10:05 PM, said:

I am just confused on why if these employees are so innocent they haven't spoke with police.

Read post number 14

[csmithy]

Thank you, I saw that. I also saw and heard on the news at 5 pm that they were wanting to question another employee. I would assume that employees knows and if he/she has nothing to hide then why haven't they went to the police dept and spoke.

[SPORTS SOURCE]

Mariposa, on 09 March 2012 - 08:04 PM, said:

Once upon a time...it was a nice, family-friendly place to eat. Hope the guy's ok.

True. YEARS and YEARS ago when DH coached baseball we would go with a huge group of 8-10 yr old boys and parents on Tuesday nights after games for their steak special. It was REALLY good food at a great price. It is odd this happened this week because a couple of days ago a good friend posted photos on FB of her family going to Hiram Station for karaoke. I made a comment and she said "we have met a lot of really nice people there." Which, I have no doubt there are good people everywhere. BUT, I did not expect to see this particular family at HS.

Regardless of the circumstances to cause this man's injury I hope he has a full recovery.

[Shananigans]

I'm assuming that if an employee needs to be questioned, the police will let said employee know. I also think that the reporters on the 5 o'clock news aren't privy to all the evidence and don't know everything.

[csmithy]

As I would assume too. I believe if I heard correctly he was referring to Hiram PDs statement on the situation when he said they were looking to question an additional employee and the girlfriend. One also would wonder why she is running to the media when she hasn't completed police questioning. Praying for this man and his family!!!!!

[A Gipper Girl]

smokey, on 09 March 2012 - 09:03 PM, said:

One of the employees was arrested for an outstanding warrant?????
I thought all employees of these establishments in the City of Hiram were required to have criminal histories done on them by the City of HIram Police Department? oops, I guess checking who has been sending emails to the former mayor was more important!!!!

That place has always been a hole, irregardless of what day of the week, they frown on any patrons calling the police. By the time the police are called the incident has gotten way out of hand, and it is usually a customer that calls for help. I would be amazed if at any time any employee from that hole has called the police.

What a way for the new mayor to walk into and see what the City of Hiram is all about.

I know ZERO about City of Hiram law but I do know that you have to get a personal liquor serving license in most counties to serve alcohol. It is done at the police dept headquarters in Cobb. My understanding was that it included a background check. Not sure what constitutes not being able to get one b/c of your history though.

However, I served and bartended part time for a few years until last year and whether or not employees had gotten their license was up to the owner(whether they enforced it). The standard where I worked was very strict on it mainly b/c we had a lot of government employees who frequented the bar and restaurant and you never knew when they would ask to see licenses. They(the County) didnt ask very often at all but we always had to get them ourselves and keep them filed there in the restaurant office.

I have serious doubts that too much of anything "good and lawful" is enforced in THIS bar. It was a big hassle for the owner but he did it anyway. Who knows who they have working there.

[Blunt Trauma]

Have no idea what the facts of this particular case are, but just an example of what I've seen with my own eyes. Repeatedly.

Drunk causes scene in bar and is asked to leave. Drunk will not leave without being physically walked to the door. Once outside drunk turns and rushes bouncer. Bouncer meets charge with two palms to the chest to keep drunk off of him. Drunk stumbles backward, falls and strikes his head on pavement. Girlfriend decides entire incident is bouncers fault, raises heck and calls police. Police arrive, big hassle, drunk goes to hospital, girlfriend demands to know why bouncer is not being arrested.

You'd be truly shocked how many times that turning around and charging thing happens, even when they are relatively quite on the way to the door.

I feel for the guy in this case, it's a shame when somebody ends up hurt that bad. And maybe he was entirely in the right this time, but I doubt it. Sometimes you pay a high price for your own stupitidy.

[kim404]

A Gipper Girl, on 10 March 2012 - 01:00 AM, said:

I know ZERO about City of Hiram law but I do know that you have to get a personal liquor serving license in most counties to serve alcohol. It is done at the police dept headquarters in Cobb. My understanding was that it included a background check. Not sure what constitutes not being able to get one b/c of your history though.

However, I served and bartended part time for a few years until last year and whether or not employees had gotten their license was up to the owner(whether they enforced it). The standard where I worked was very strict on it mainly b/c we had a lot of government employees who frequented the bar and restaurant and you never knew when they would ask to see licenses. They(the County) didnt ask very often at all but we always had to get them ourselves and keep them filed there in the restaurant office.

I have serious doubts that too much of anything "good and lawful" is enforced in THIS bar. It was a big hassle for the owner but he did it anyway. Who knows who they have working there.

I happen to frequent THIS bar quite often and they are very strict on their policies of abiding by the law. How can You hold judgment on a place you don't go to. As far as alcohol permits, if any of y'all condemning the place were to go there you would see see them by the front door for all to see on plain sight. And as far as stripper poles the bar up front has 2,so you can't judge by that.

[A Gipper Girl]

kim404, on 10 March 2012 - 01:28 AM, said:

I happen to frequent THIS bar quite often and they are very strict on their policies of abiding by the law. How can You hold judgment on a place you don't go to. As far as alcohol permits, if any of y'all condemning the place were to go there you would see see them by the front door for all to see on plain sight. And as far as stripper poles the bar up front has 2,so you can't judge by that.

Rofl! ummm, I "judge" that they are a rough and rowdy bar b/c they ARE which is why I DONT go. Thats what most ppl do if they dont like something...they dont keep going back.


Ive been there a few times but was smart enough to ONLY go IN BROAD DAYLIGHT and in a group. I couldnt even remember eating whatever I just ate b/c of having to look over my shoulder .

Pleeeease. Everybody knows they have a reputation for being rough. They keep a NO FIREARM sign scotch taped to the door , for Heavens sake. Its a common joke in Paulding. Furthermore, I am entitled to my opinion and thats my opinion.

[STRAWMAN]

smokey, on 09 March 2012 - 09:03 PM, said:

One of the employees was arrested for an outstanding warrant?????
I thought all employees of these establishments in the City of Hiram were required to have criminal histories done on them by the City of HIram Police Department? oops, I guess checking who has been sending emails to the former mayor was more important!!!!

That place has always been a hole, irregardless of what day of the week, they frown on any patrons calling the police. By the time the police are called the incident has gotten way out of hand, and it is usually a customer that calls for help. I would be amazed if at any time any employee from that hole has called the police.

What a way for the new mayor to walk into and see what the City of Hiram is all about.

Is Hiram station in the city of Hiram? I know the lines run wonky.

[STRAWMAN]

A Gipper Girl, on 10 March 2012 - 01:33 AM, said:

Rofl! ummm, I "judge" that they are a rough and rowdy bar b/c they ARE which is why I DONT go. Thats what most ppl do if they dont like something...they dont keep going back.


Ive been there a few times but was smart enough to ONLY go IN BROAD DAYLIGHT and in a group. I couldnt even remember eating whatever I just ate b/c of having to look over my shoulder .

Pleeeease. Everybody knows they have a reputation for being rough. They keep a NO FIREARM sign scotch taped to the door , for Heavens sake. Its a common joke in Paulding. Furthermore, I am entitled to my opinion and thats my opinion.

My husband used to play in the local pool league, ive spent time in both Hiram station, and what used to be spotlight. I have never once feared for my safety in either location. I'm not a drinker, and if my husband never played pool would never have steped foot in either place, but ive always found the workers and patrons to be friendly, maybe a little rough around the edges, but good people. There are the d bag exceptions, but you could find those at buffalo wild wings on any Friday night as well.

[Johnny Jacobs]

kwood, on 10 March 2012 - 07:46 AM, said:

Is Hiram station in the city of Hiram? I know the lines run wonky.

Yes.

[Pinches Monos]

smokey, on 09 March 2012 - 09:03 PM, said:

One of the employees was arrested for an outstanding warrant?????
I thought all employees of these establishments in the City of Hiram were required to have criminal histories done on them by the City of HIram Police Department? oops, I guess checking who has been sending emails to the former mayor was more important!!!!
That place has always been a hole, irregardless of what day of the week, they frown on any patrons calling the police. By the time the police are called the incident has gotten way out of hand, and it is usually a customer that calls for help. I would be amazed if at any time any employee from that hole has called the police.
What a way for the new mayor to walk into and see what the City of Hiram is all about.

why would you assume that ALL employees of a place serving alcohol would have a background check? (servers only at a licensed business)

csmithy, on 09 March 2012 - 10:05 PM, said:

I am just confused on why if these employees are so innocent they haven't spoke with police.

when there is an incident, talking to the police is not always in your best interest -- from several different directions: you want to keep your job, a civil liability stand point as well as potential criminal charges will keep some witnesses from coming forward.

[kittycat]

Going to Hiram Station to dine and to be entertain is like scratching the bottom of the barrel isn't it....I would have least thought since the man got hurt at Hiram Station by one of the workers...The owner should have least go visit the guy..(OH, THAT WAS ME THINKING AGAIN)...Prayers for all involved....

[kim404]

kittycat, on 10 March 2012 - 01:12 PM, said:

Going to Hiram Station to dine and to be entertain is like scratching the bottom of the barrel isn't it....I would have least thought since the man got hurt at Hiram Station by one of the workers...The owner should have least go visit the guy..(OH, THAT WAS ME THINKING AGAIN)...Prayers for all involved....

When was the last time you went there? And why should the owner go visit the guy at the hospital? Would you feel sorry for the buy behind bars who was arrested for causing problems on his establishment because be was drink. If you heard the interview and read the article the guy was asked to leave and didn't want to. He was escorted outside and fell. Why arrest the bouncer for doing his job. Pure crazieness. Some people need to think before they speak. Just saying.

[Happy Wife And Mom]

kim404, on 10 March 2012 - 02:21 PM, said:

He was escorted outside and fell. Why arrest the bouncer for doing his job.

Were you there that night? The news story was rather vague on how he fell(or how many times).

[Magic Mommy]

kim404, on 10 March 2012 - 02:21 PM, said:

When was the last time you went there? And why should the owner go visit the guy at the hospital? Would you feel sorry for the buy behind bars who was arrested for causing problems on his establishment because be was drink. If you heard the interview and read the article the guy was asked to leave and didn't want to. He was escorted outside and fell. Why arrest the bouncer for doing his job. Pure crazieness. Some people need to think before they speak. Just saying.

Where YOU there? Because I did read the article, watched the story, and it sure didn't sound like he "fell".

I like your spin on it though. Makes the thread entertaining, otherwise, there's no "news" about a fight at a dive like Hiram Station.

ETA: Am praying for the guy, though. I do hope he pulls through. And stops drinking.

This post has been edited by Magic Mommy: 10 March 2012 - 02:38 PM

[Shananigans]

No matter what happened, suggesting that the owner should visit the guy in the hospital is stupid from a legal standpoint.