On July 1 Georgia will become the 48th state to lift a state ban on Sunday alcohol sales. So, in November Fort Oglethorpe voters will have the opportunity to “yea” or “nay” the practice in their city.

After considerable discussion and unorthodox parliamentary procedures, the Fort Oglethorpe City Council Monday night, May 10, approved a resolution to call for a referendum on the issue by a 3-2 vote.

All five council members insisted that they do not approve of Sunday sales, but the vote split on a line between a strong stand for morality and against the pitfalls of alcohol abuse versus the desire to allow residents to have a voice in the matter.

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