Many of the cities within the county like Guntersville, Boaz, Albertville, Arab and Grant have been considered “wet” for many years. However, this county-wide amendment which voters read on the 2024 ballot declares that all communities, including unincorporated ones, will benefit from alcohol sales.

With 73% of voters in favor, the county will transition from a "moist" status—where alcohol sales were limited—to a "wet" county, where alcohol can be sold throughout the area. As a result, businesses will now be able to sell alcohol in all parts of Marshall County.

Washington County voters approved a proposition Tuesday to extend the sale of alcoholic beverages to seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m.

“There’s 31 places in Marshall County that the public votes, and out of those 31, all 31 voted for alcohol sales,” said Ronny Shumate. “There was none against.” That’s Amendment 1 supporter Ronny Shumate. He is the district one commissioner.