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Council clears first reading to let craft beer-and-wine markets offer one distilled spirit
Summary
An ordinance amendment passed first reading to allow craft beer-and-wine market license holders to sell one variety of distilled spirit (for example whiskey or vodka) on premises, subject to existing craft-market requirements; council framed the measure as narrowly targeted to support local businesses.
The Roswell City Council on Monday approved on first reading an amendment to the city code that allows craft beer-and-wine market licensees to offer one distilled spirit on site, provided they meet other requirements for the license.
City Attorney David Davidson read the ordinance language and said the change allows the consumption on premises of a single distilled spirit variety (for example, whiskey, vodka, gin, tequila or rum) when all other craft-beer-and-wine market requirements are met. Council members described the amendment as a narrow tool to help some downtown businesses expand offerings without opening broader adult-entertainment or full-liquor licenses.
Council Member Lee Hills said the change responds to a business request and "is a great example of how this mayor and council can listen to our local businesses that have identified an area where they can make more money and serve their clientele better." Council Member Christine Hall emphasized the narrow scope and said it is not intended to open the city to conventional bar operations.
The ordinance passed first reading after a motion by Council Member David Johnson and a second by Council Member Lee Hills. Staff indicated the ordinance will return for a second reading and final vote in a future meeting.
