The story
Royston's city council placed alcohol license violations by Royal Package Store, Smile Mart, and Royston Destiny Food Mart on its November agenda, along with a proposal to assess a $500 financial penalty against alcoholic beverage license holders for selling alcohol to a minor.
At its November 10, 2025 meeting, the council voted 6-0 to assess a $500 penalty against the alcoholic beverage license holders for the three stores for selling alcoholic beverages to a minor.