Warner Robins City Council Pauses New Vape Shop Licensing

Dec.16

The Warner Robins City Council has unanimously approved a six-month moratorium on issuing new licenses for retail liquor package stores and businesses primarily selling vape, CBD, tobacco, and related products. The pause will remain in effect until June 2, 2026, unless further action is taken, while pending applications are exempt.

Key Points

Warner Robins City Council unanimously approved a six-month licensing moratorium;
The pause applies to liquor package stores and businesses primarily selling vape-related products;
The moratorium runs through June 2, 2026, with pending applications exempt;
City officials are reviewing ordinances regulating location and number of such businesses;
Residents have raised concerns over the increasing number of vape shops.

2Firsts, December 16, 2025 – According to 41NBC/WMGT, Warner Robins City Council unanimously approved a six-month moratorium on issuing licenses for new retail liquor package stores and businesses primarily selling vape, CBD, tobacco, and related products.

The resolution, introduced by Post 4 Councilman Kevin Lashley, pauses the issuance of new licenses through June 2, 2026, unless further action is taken by the council. Applications submitted prior to the moratorium are exempt.

City staff said the temporary pause is intended to maintain the current business landscape while officials review and update city ordinances regulating these businesses.

According to the resolution presented, the city is continuing work on ordinance amendments governing the process, location, and number of package liquor stores and vape-related businesses, but the process has taken longer than expected.

During the discussion, Lashley cited the growing number of vape shops in the city. Post 1 Councilman Derek Mack said the decision reflects concerns raised by residents.

Mayor LaRhonda Patrick stated that Warner Robins currently has 20 licensed retail liquor stores and 39 licensed vape stores, excluding vape products sold in convenience stores or liquor stores.

The motion was seconded by Post 2 Councilman Charlie Bibb and Mack and passed unanimously.

Photo source: 41NBC/WMGT

References:

[1] Warner Robins pauses new liquor and vape businesses for six months

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