Georgia
What time can you buy liquor in Georgia?
8 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.The outer limit set by Georgia law. A city or county may require earlier closing, so the hours where you are can be shorter than this, never longer.
Package store
| Day | Latest legal sale hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday |
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| Sunday |
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Bar or restaurant
Your city or county sets these hours
State law sets a default here that cities and counties may extend, and most do. Your local rules decide the actual hours.
Common questions
- What time can you buy liquor in Georgia?
- 8 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. at the outside. That is the limit state law sets, and a city or county may require earlier closing, so check locally if you are close to the edge.
- Can you buy liquor on Sunday in Georgia?
- Yes, but Sunday runs on its own schedule: 12:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., against 8 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. on a weekday.
- What time do they start selling liquor in Georgia?
- 8 a.m. That is the earliest any outlet may sell, and some open later by choice.
- What time on Sunday can you buy liquor in Georgia?
- 12:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, the same window at every outlet.
- Can you buy liquor before noon on Sunday in Georgia?
- No. The earliest Sunday liquor sale in Georgia is 12:30 p.m., so the morning is closed.
Sources
- O.C.G.A. § 3-3-7 (Local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday)
- Georgia publishes its official code through a subscription service
- Georgia Secretary of State, Rules of the Department of Revenue, Alcohol and Tobacco Division, Chapter 560-2
- O.C.G.A. 3-3-7(p): Sunday package sales exist only where a county or municipality has adopted them by referendum
- Monday-Saturday package hours are not fixed by state law
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