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Glynn County amends code to allow distilleries and approves Pelican Moonshine license
Summary
The commission amended county liquor code to permit licensed distilleries to offer on‑premise samples and retail off‑premise sales, then approved a 2024 distillery license for Pelican Moonshine (William Marcy); no members of the public spoke in opposition at the hearing.
Glynn County commissioners voted to amend the county’s liquor code to allow licensed distilleries to manufacture distilled spirits on site and offer sample‑size on‑premise consumption and retail off‑premise sales. The change implements options made possible by a 2017 change in state law and was presented to accommodate inquiries from local businesses.
County Attorney explained the amendment was prompted by a local business interest and noted the city had previously adopted similar provisions. Following adoption of the ordinance amendment, the board held a public hearing on an application from William Marcy for a 2024 alcoholic beverage license for Pelican Moonshine at 300 Redfern Village, St. Simons Island. Chief Edvin reported a background investigation found no issues that would preclude approval. No members of the public signed up to speak in opposition or in favor during the hearing.
The board approved the license for Pelican Moonshine, authorizing manufacture of distilled spirits, off‑premise retail sales of distilled spirits produced on site, and on‑premise sample sizes only (no on‑premise sales). The license includes a restriction on Sunday sales. The motion to approve was adopted with the tally recorded in the meeting as five in favor and one opposed.
Next steps: County staff will complete licensing paperwork and enforce the conditions specified (sample sizes only for on‑premise consumption; no Sunday sales).
