Attention Heathens & Alcoholics

Thanks to Jason for sending on the following. I didn't even know such a bill was up for consideration. But you know we only get off our asses when it involves cigarettes or alcohol or downloading or whatnot. In any case, the e-mail forward lists it as "urgent", so everyone get writing...

The Sunday sales of beer and wine in Georgia is an issue that according to an AJC poll 68% of all Georgians favor, including over 80% in the Metro Atlanta area. Senate Bill 26 (click on the link for full bill text) would allow local communities the right to decide if beer and wine could be sold in grocery and convenience stores in your area. Currently, the bill has been assigned to the Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities committee.

The only hope for passing this bill is for legislators to hear from the citizens of Georgia. If you want our effort to be successful, now is the time to make your voices heard and let Georgia's elected officials know your feelings on the issue! Our opponents have fully engaged on this issue and are currently contacting legislators. Please contact the Senators on the committee and let them know that local control of Sunday sales is an issue that is important to you and the businesses in your community

Below is a list of Senators on the committee who need to hear from you. An email or phone call to their office is vital to our success on this issue. Below is a script that you may use. Please forward this important information to your friends and families and ask them to do the same!

Quote:

I am asking for your support on Senate Bill 26 which would allow our local community to decide if beer and wine should be sold on Sunday. For me, the opportunity for Sunday sales is about good customer service and basic economic fairness. Georgians were empowered to make this decision for local restaurants over 10 years ago. As an average citizen I am one of many Georgians who want the opportunity to have my voice heard on this issue. In a recent poll over 80% of Metro Atlantans agreed that it is time to change Georgia 's blue laws.

Senator David Shafer - Chairman (404) 656-0048
david.shafer@senate.ga.gov

Senator Eric Johnson - Vice Chairman (404) 656-5109
eric.johnson@senate.ga.gov

Senator Ed Harbison - Secretary (404) 656-0074
ed.harbison@senate.ga.gov

Senator Gloria Butler (404) 656-0075
gloria.butler@senate.ga.gov

Senator Jack Murphy (404) 656-7127
jack.murphy@senate.ga.gov

Senator Mitch Seabaugh (404) 656-6446
mail@mitchseabaugh.com

Senator Ross Tolleson (404) 656-0081
ross.tolleson@senate.ga.gov

Senator Tommie Williams (404) 656-0089
tommie.williams@senate.ga.gov