MOUNT AIRY, Ga. — The Mount Airy Town Council will meet on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 7 p.m., in what will be an especially meaningful night for the community. The meeting marks the final council meeting for Mayor Ray McAllister, who will wrap up his service to the town after years of leadership.
The evening will also feature the swearing-in of newly elected councilmember Sam Wilbanks, who will officially take his seat on the board.
One of the central items Monday is the second reading of proposed amendments to Mount Airy’s alcohol ordinance. The changes would create a new “Farm Winery” license category and expand the number of licenses allowed in other alcohol-related classes. Final approval would open new doors for businesses interested in operating within the town.
The council will also consider an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Town of Alto to provide probation services—an arrangement that could improve efficiency between the two municipalities.
Another key item is a resolution adopting updates to the Habersham County Emergency Operations Plan, outlining coordinated responses to emergencies, severe weather, and disasters countywide.
Rounding out the agenda is a discussion and possible action on an Animal Control IGA with Habersham County, aimed at strengthening cooperation on enforcement, sheltering, and animal welfare services.
As Mayor Ray McAllister presides over his final meeting, Monday night will represent both transition and growth for the Town of Mount Airy.
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- 2025-11-27-McAllister.Ray: Habersham History
