Voters in dozens of cities and towns across Georgia have struck down long-standing rules against Sunday alcohol sales, leaving just two other states in the nation with similar bans intact.

In Atlanta, Fulton County Board of Elections spokesman Mark Henderson said unofficial results from Tuesday’s vote show the measure passed with 81 percent support.

Finally.

The existence of this rule in this state for so long in spite of overwhelming opposition from the vast majority of the people who live here is a perfect example of the tremendous influence that lobbyists and special interests have in the state legislature.

Voters in Atlanta, many Ga. cities OK Sunday alcohol sales; only 2 states still have ban - The Washington Post