THOMASVILLE — Early voting began Monday in a referendum that will decide Sunday alcoholic beverage sales in Thomasville.

The Tuesday, March 21, ballot will contain two questions: Sunday alcohol sales by the package and sales by the drink.

Frank Scoggins, Thomas County elections supervisor, said a voter may cast a ballot for one of the questions or both. If only one vote is cast, the ballot will not be rejected.

“It’s for City of Thomasville precincts only,” Scoggins said about the election, adding that the city has 10,750 registered voters.

The Sunday sales referendum was called by Thomasville City Council after a number of residents spoke at a public hearing in favor of Sunday sales.

Early voting continues until Friday, March 17.

Early ballots are cast at the elections office at the Thomas County Judicial Center, 325 N. Madison St. Photo identification is required to vote.

Early voting hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

More information is available by calling the elections office at 225-4101.

Senior reporter Patti Dozier can be reached at (229) 226-2400, ext. 1820