Brookhaven places ‘Brunch Bill’ on November ballot

Brookhaven, GA, July 24, 2018 – Brookhaven voters will decide on Nov. 6 if restaurants in the City can start serving alcoholic beverages a little earlier on Sundays.

The Mayor and City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to allow the “Brunch Bill” on the General Election ballot. If passed, restaurants will be able to serve alcohol from 11 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Sundays. Currently, Sunday hours are from 12:30 to 11:59 p.m.

“We’re putting this question on the ballot because we want our residents to have the opportunity to decide on the General Assembly’s bill,” said Mayor John Ernst.

Earlier this year, the Georgia General Assembly passed Senate Bill 17 to allow municipalities to place a referendum on the November ballot whether to adjust the hours during which alcohol can be served and purchased.

The referendum applies to businesses that earn 50 percent or more of its gross sales from the sale of food. If approved, the City Council will amend section 4-302 of the City Code.

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