Decatur extends animal-control agreement after county withdraws services

Sep 8, 2026

Council extended the intergovernmental agreement with Macon County through 07/31/2027 after the county sheriff told staff it would stop providing animal-control services; the city will take on criminal-investigation responsibilities and retain part of pet-registration fees to cover costs.

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The City Council on Sept. 8 adopted a resolution extending the intergovernmental agreement with Macon County for animal-control services through July 31, 2027, after the county sheriff informed staff it would stop providing those services.

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