On Nov. 3, voters in Lula gave the okay to two alcohol sales questions - Sunday sales of beer and wine and sales of alcohol by the drink - but so far businesses have not been able to take advantage of the new rules.
City attorney Joey Homans told Lula City Council members at a Monday night meeting elections officials in Hall County have certified the results of the local election, but so far have not sent the verification to him.
"I've asked them to provide something to the city showing that the results of the referendum are certified because that's when the Sunday sales would be permitted," Homans said.
Once the results are certified, then the new ordinance becomes effective, according to Homans.
"They've had some other things they've been working on over at the Board of Elections, so we may not be their top priority, " Homans said to some laughter from council members.
Homans said he expected to get notification from the county this week. Once that happens, businesses in the city limits will be notified that the new alcohol sales rules are in place.
Results of Nov. 3 alcohol referendum questions in Lula:
Lula Alcohol by the Drink
Yes 619
No 438
Lula Sunday Sales of Beer and Wine
Yes 638
No 422
