Fayetteville City Council to discuss alcohol serving laws

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FAYETTE COUNTY, GA (CBS ATLANTA) -

Fayetteville residents may soon be able to drink their way into the next day.

On Thursday, the Fayetteville City Council will consider allowing bars and restaurants to serve alcohol until 1 a.m.

As of now, alcohol sales cease at midnight on Saturday and Sunday.

The council will also discuss reducing the percentage of food sales that a restaurant must have in order to serve alcohol.

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