Woodstock first in moving on Sunday sales

Woodstock's City Council became the first in Cherokee County to do more than talk about getting Sunday retail sales of alcohol ready for a referendum.

The council approved 5-0 a first reading of the ordinance that lays the groundwork for a fall vote on the issue. There will be a second reading, possibly at the council's next meeting May 23, to put the city on record as letting its residents vote on whether to allow Sunday sales.

Elected leaders in Canton and Cherokee County have also given their staffs the go-aheads to also prepare necessary paperwork for a vote.