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Alcohol in Georgia

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From: Jason Mastaler
Date: Tue, 09 Aug 1994 18:03
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I wonder if anyone can explain the reasoning for 2 things I have
encountered in Georgia, and nowhere else.

First, I have heard that it isn't legal for merchants to sell alcohol
on SUNDAY.  This just seems so strange.  I mean, if the reasons are
of a religious nature, then why isn't this policy active in Eastern
Tennessee where I used to live.  I mean that place is the buckle of
the bible belt for christ sake!

Second, I have not yet seen a grocery store that has hard liquor
in it's isles.  Sure, there is beer and wine, but no bottles of rum,
vodka, bourbon etc..  This also, is something I have only noticed in
Georgia.  Since I haven't traveled much out of Atlanta, I can't speak
for the whole state, but I would guess it to be true everywhere.

Any explanations for these WEIRD practices?

-Jason Mastaler
mastaler@netcom.com
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From: mastaler@netcom.com (Jason Mastaler)
Subject: Alcohol in Georgia
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Keywords: strange, booze
Organization: A Candy Coated Clown They Call The Sandman
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Date: Tue, 9 Aug 1994 18:03:52 GMT
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