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Russell County repeals decades‑old ban on Sunday beer and wine sales
Summary
After a public hearing in which business owners and residents urged repeal, the Russell County Board of Supervisors voted to rescind the local prohibition on Sunday sales of beer and wine, citing lost local revenue and competitive disadvantage with neighboring localities.
The Russell County Board of Supervisors voted on Nov. 3 to repeal the county’s ordinance prohibiting beer and wine sales on Sundays.
Several residents and business owners urged repeal during a public hearing, telling the board the restriction cost local merchants regular Sunday sales and shifted revenue to neighboring towns and counties that allow Sunday sales.…
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