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Message: January 11, 2009 A bill that would allow Flowood residents to vote on whether restaurants can sell alcohol is expected to go before state lawmakers again. A similar bill died in the state House last year, but this year’s bill will be more specific to Flowood, state Rep. Kevin McGee, R-Brandon, said - in that it will keep amendments for other cities from being tacked on. The bill is being drafted and will be dropped by this week. Last year’s bill died because House members didn’t agree on an amended version. City officials and business owners say the county’s dry status inhibits economic growth. Other people say it’s beneficial. “If we allowed the service of alcoholic beverages in Flowood, it would enhance the business in the area and bring new restaurants,” said Fred Cerami, owner of Cerami’s, an Italian restaurant located on Lakeland Drive. Rankin County permits the sale of… Read Full Article