Liquor Store Application Process to Begin in January

Early next year, Dacula city officials will decide who will be allowed to open a liquor store in Dacula.

In the November special election, city voters overwhelmingly decided in favor of allowing package stores within the city limits. Now city officials have begun a process that will include revising the city’s alcohol ordinance, vetting applications, approving licensees and submitting required paperwork to the state. 

“This is a change for Dacula,” said Mayor Jimmy Wilbanks. “This is not an initiative of the city council. This is because we had a successful petition drive and we’re required by state law to follow through and do all the things we’re doing tonight about this liquor store.”

Only one store will be allowed to open within the city. That limit -- decided upon by city staff -- is based upon population. One liquor store will be licensed for every 5,000 people within the city limits. Dacula’s population is currently just under 5,000 according to City Administrator Jim Osborn.

“We thought 5,000 was a good number so we wouldn’t be overrun by liquor stores,” Osborn said.

Read the full article on Dacula Patch.

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