Price v. City of Snellville

Bell, Justice.

Prior to 1982, sales of distilled spirits by the drink for consumption on premises were illegal in Gwinnett County. In a November 2, 1982 special referendum election conducted pursuant to OCGA § 3-4-92, Gwinnett County voters were asked the following question: “SHALL THE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF GWINNETT COUNTY BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE LICENSES TO SELL DISTILLED SPIRITS FOR BEVERAGE PURPOSES BY THE DRINK, SUCH SALES TO BE FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES?” A majority voted affirmatively. The appellee City of Snellville (“the City”), which is located within Gwinnett County, did not…