Topic
Business and economy
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Issues
Toccoa approves alcohol-license request for restaurant at 620 Big A RoadapprovedStephens County logged dual malt-beverage license request without naming business or siteawaiting decisionRoyston Considers Entertainment-District Boundaries, but Locations and Outcome Remain Unclearunder considerationFranklin Springs Asked to Reconsider Drive-Thru Sales BanapprovedFranklin Springs Asked to Reconsider Ban on Sunday and Drive-Through SalesapprovedCornelia DDA scrutinizes salon grant quote tied to owner’s familyunder considerationCornelia DDA Backs Rae Co Salon Sign but Holds Facade Grant for New Paint Quoteapproved
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The January 13, 2026 Board of Commissioners agenda scheduled consideration of language allowing package-wine sales at convenience food stores incidental to food and grocery sales, and defining Class C-3 retail wine by the drink for restaurants, golf courses, and private clubs.Historical recordThe DDA reviewed two additional quotes for Rae Co Salon to paint its building and discussed concerns about the original quote, which came from the owner’s husband’s company. Staff said the façade-grant guidelines did not bar vendors owned by an applicant; a board member suggested reviewing the guidelines at the next meeting.Historical recordThe DDA approved Rae Co Salon’s sign grant unanimously after praising its design and pricing. Board members questioned the facade-painting quote because it came from a lawn and landscape company and requested a quote from a more reputable local paint company.Historical recordThe November 24, 2025 City Commission agenda listed alcohol beverage license renewals under new business for consideration.Historical recordAt its November 20, 2025 meeting, the council considered requests to allow Sunday and drive-thru sales, which the ordinance prohibited, and approved Neighbors Market's sign permits. The recorded action did not approve the drive-thru-sales request.Historical recordAt the November 20, 2025 meeting, people seeking to locate in Franklin Springs asked the council to consider Sunday and drive-through sales, which the ordinance prohibited. The council approved Neighbors Market sign permits; this action did not change the Sunday- or drive-through-sales ordinance.Historical recordThe October 13, 2025 City Commission agenda placed consideration of an alcohol beverage license for Tokyo Sushi & Steakhouse at 620 Big A Road under new business.Historical recordOn October 13, 2025, the Toccoa City Commission approved an alcohol license for Tokyo Sushi and Japanese Restaurant at 620 Big A Road. Vice-Mayor Hellenga made the motion, Commissioner Jamieson seconded it, and the motion carried.Historical record
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