GLADYS KNIGHT RESTAURANT ATLANTA FREE

Hankerson was the sole owner of the businesses that operated the restaurants.Īs an employer, Hankerson’s companies were required to withhold from employees’ gross pay Federal Insurance Contributions Act (“FICA”) taxes, which represent Social Security and Medicare taxes, and federal income taxes.

Over the next several years, Hankerson expanded the concept to at least three other locations in northern Georgia and Washington, D.C. Attorney Erskine, the charges and other information presented in court: In 1997, Hankerson opened his first restaurant, Gladys Knight’s Chicken and Waffles, in Atlanta. This sentencing emphasizes that all employers, big and small, have equal responsibility to collect, report, and pay over their payroll taxes.”Īccording to Acting U.S. “Paying taxes is a way to give back to the community, but unfortunately Hankerson chose to use those funds for other means. “While ownership of a well-known restaurant in our community has its perks, it also comes with great responsibility,” said IRS Criminal Investigation Special Agent in Charge James E. Employers who fail to comply with their legal obligations will be held accountable.” “Payroll taxes fund social insurance programs, including Social Security and Medicare, and are a large source of revenue for the federal government. “Hankerson willfully disregarded his tax obligations for many years,” said Acting U.S. Hankerson, the former owner of the Gladys Knight’s Chicken and Waffles restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia, has been sentenced for willful failure to remit payroll taxes. I would suggest a daytime visit due to the neighborhood itself and then the panhandlers (really, the restaurant should step up and work with the city to do something about that) - and also to call and inquire about the parking situation ahead of time, as that should save you money, a walk, time and headaches - as there are many shady parking lots around there.ATLANTA - Shanga A. Everyone seemed to be having a good time. There were also a great blend of people in the restaurant, including locals and tourists from around the world. Staff seems to like to be there, which is good.

Not too noisy, kind of small place, with a bit of Gladys decor going around (there could be more) - mainly photos. He stayed on top of our order and all of our subsequent requests, including moving to a larger table. Also, the sweet tea was perfectly sweet.thanks Georgia! The server we had was also extremely polite and attentive. Had several other dishes as well, including a catfish sampler basket and a chicken sandwich - everything was great. We tried the chicken and sweet potato waffles, which were a first for us and tasted great.

GLADYS KNIGHT RESTAURANT ATLANTA FREE

Come to find out afterwards, there is a free lot 'behind' the place - but still don't know where that is. There are lots that charge and they are staffed by some of the same people who hit you up for money (no joke). It's not very friendly if you have a family with small kids, etc. There are people trying to hassle you for a buck on the way in - and on the way out. I like to get the bad out of the way first, so I will THE BAD - the location of this restaurant.

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