Really, the city law amendment enacted by a 4-0 vote of the Statesboro City Council this week could allow “local distilleries” in any appropriately zoned area of town. But it has been described as being sought by “local investors” who want to put “a micro distillery downtown.”

When a public hearing was held with the first reading of the ordinance on Sept. 2, nobody spoke in opposition. At that meeting, the three council members present voted 3-0 to approve the first reading, sending the amendment forward to the second reading Tuesday, Sept. 16.

As long as a proposed ordinance isn’t significantly changed after the first reading, no formal hearing is required at the second reading before a council vote for final approval. But the council’s agenda always designates a time for public comment

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