Georgia happy hour laws
Legal
Georgia has no statewide happy hour rule beyond a ban on selling beer and wine below cost. Cities and counties set their own rules; in 2026 Atlanta allowed discounts of up to half off, with no unlimited specials.
Last checked · Oct 19, 2026
What changed
- Apr 30, 2026: Atlanta's city council approved drink discounts of up to 50 percent, replacing its rule that a drink's price must hold for a week.
The rules
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A retailer may not sell alcohol for less than it paid a licensed wholesaler.