The city has amended its alcohol ordinance to add a new license category for beverage shops.
August 3, 2026: Alcohol Ordinance Amendment: Beverage Shop License, 2nd Read
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The story
The Lavonia City Council gave first-read approval on July 6, 2026 to an amendment to the city's Alcohol Ordinance establishing a Beverage Shop License. The motion, made by Councilman Floyd and seconded by Councilman Murphy, passed unanimously.
What happened
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Motion to approve the Alcohol Ordinance Amendment – Beverage Shop License on second reading was made by Councilman Schulman and seconded by Councilman Madden. The motion carried unanimously.
Alcohol Ordinance Amendment: Beverage Shop License, 2nd Read
Motion to approve the first read of the amendment to the Alcohol Ordinance establishing a Beverage Shop License was made by Councilman Floyd and seconded by Councilman Murphy.
Alcohol Ordinance Amendment: Beverage Shop License, 1st Read
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