SNELLVILLE, Ga. — Snellville residents approved a referendum to allow liquor sales in the city.
Before the referendum passed, residents could only buy beer and wine.
[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]
According to the city, unofficially, residents approved the referendum 485-226.
Voters were asked: “Shall the governing authority of the City of Snellville, Georgia be authorized to issue licenses for the package sale of distilled spirits within the city limits of the City of Snellville?”
TRENDING STORIES:
- EXCLUSIVE: Gov. Kemp discusses his reelection win in a one-on-one interview with Channel 2
- It’s back! Peach Drop returning to Underground Atlanta after 3-year hiatus
- Alleged gang member pleads guilty to killing 19-year-old in Coweta County drive-by shooting
The mayor and city council will determine the process of awarding liquor licenses to businesses through a new local ordinance, as well as the number of licenses to be awarded.
[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
The days and hours that liquor sales will be permitted will also be determined in the new law.
It’s unclear when the law would take effect.
IN OTHER NEWS:
©2022 Cox Media Group
