A question this week from HistoryJoe to all the Decatur/DeKalb history experts out there…

I was trying to confirm a story I’ve heard on historical tours about liquor laws in DeKalb County. I’ve heard that it was pretty much dry until “recently” but cannot confirm many real dates. I found one reference that said in 1971 the county allowed whiskey sales (not sure if that was retail or by-the-drink).

Via microfiche at the library, I found Decatur commission allowed Sunday by-the-drink in 1986. If anybody has some approximate dates for when DeKalb went “wet” and when Decatur went "wet" I would be much appreciative.