Breweries are asking Georgia lawmakers to loosen restrictions on selling to retailers and on the amount individuals can buy to drink at home.
Craft brewers said their businesses are suffering because state law prohibits direct sales to bars, restaurants and stores. Georgia also limits to-go orders to individuals at 24 cans of beer per day.
The bill considered by a state Senate committee Tuesday is one of several pro-alcohol proposals pending at the Georgia General Assembly this year, along with measures that would allow more discounts on beer, Sunday sales in museums, and at-home liquor production.
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