Alcohol sales being fought by churches in Murray County

CHATSWORTH - About 20 churches have formed a group opposing alcohol sales in Murray County in north Georgia. <br> <br> County voters will be asked in the August 20 primary whether they want beer and wine sales where they live. <br> <br> Murray County Board of Elections chair Connie Winkler says the question on the ballot is a public opinion poll. The results will not become law. <br> <br> County Commissioner Tyson Haynes says he will use the opinion poll to let him know what voters are thinking. He says he would take action depending on the results of the vote. <br> <br> Holly Creek Baptist Church pastor Danny Cochran no amount of tax revenue generated by beer and wine sales could compensate for the loss in quality of life and safety.

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