This action was taken by the outgoing commissioners, presumably because it was not thought likely that the incoming commissioners would support the measure. It is possible that there will be modifications to the ordinance, but probably not very likely, given the time constraints. Another meeting will be held later this month, to complete the required two readings. The first reading of the ordinance was last night, but I don’t have a report from that meeting at this time. (Sunday package sales are prohibited throughout Georgia.) The ordinance does not allow for Sunday licenses, so restaurants will continue to be dry on Sunday, just like those in Ellijay. Vineyards and farm wineries are permitted under the ordinance.Īpplicants for licensure must submit a letter from a registered land surveyor certifying the the location is more than 600 feet from any school or church. The ordinance allows for a maximum of 25 licensed establishments. Licenses will be revoked if sold or transferred for a profit.
Licenses can be sold or transferred, but cannot be sold for more than $10,000. The effective initial cost is thus $10,000. Initial application fees are $5,000 each for beer and wine, and will not be sold separately. (Beer and wine will continue to be sold at gas stations, grocery stores, and other locations in the city limits of Blue Ridge.) The ordinance does not allow for package stores. The ordinance outlaws the (previously permitted) practice of brown bagging.
#News observer blue ridge ga license#
If sales of food products and merchandise falls below $3,000 monthly or 60% of the combined business volume (or alcohol sales exceed 39.9%), the license will be revoked.
Restaurants are defined as eating establishments with a permanent seating capacity of at least 80 people – say 20 four-toppers – that are serving at least two meals a day, five days a week. The draft ordinance prohibits bars and lounges. Blue Ridge has turned it down, while Morganton and McCaysville have not considered it. It does not apply to Blue Ridge, Morganton, or McCaysville. First, it is important to understand that it applies only to unincorporated Fannin County.
I’ve had a lot of requests for details on the new beer and wine ordinance. We’ve had about 2″ of rain at our place since last Wednesday, but I understand that Dial got a lot more than we did. We’ve been having some of that famous mountain weather lately, with lots of fog and drizzle.
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