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Commissioners vote to put expanded alcohol sales (malt beverage and unfortified wine) on 2026 ballot

Macon County Board of Commissioners · August 13, 2025
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Summary

The board approved a resolution to place a referendum on the Nov. 2026 general election ballot asking voters whether to allow on‑ and off‑premise sales of malt beverages and unfortified wine; liquor by the drink would require separate legislative action to permit a local ABC operation.

Macon County commissioners voted unanimously to place a referendum on the Nov. 2026 general election ballot asking residents whether to permit expanded sales of malt beverages and unfortified wine both for on‑premise (restaurants/clubs) and off‑premise (retail) sales.

County staff explained statutory constraints and options. Malt beverages and unfortified wine may be authorized by local referendum…

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