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Board OKs contract with Dr. Mitchell for animal control services and low-cost clinic access
Summary
Commissioners voted to contract with Dr. Mitchell to provide animal-control services to Fannin County; in exchange, Dr. Mitchell will provide services to the county at no charge and operate a low-cost clinic on-site for other clients. The contract includes a 90-day termination clause and aims to begin service close to Nov. 1.
FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. — The Fannin County Board of Commissioners approved entering into a contract with Dr. Mitchell to provide animal-control veterinary services and to make a low-cost clinic available to county residents.
According to the discussion, Dr. Mitchell would provide the county’s animal-control services free of charge in return for workspace at the county’s animal-control facility and could operate a separate low-cost clinic for the public. Commissioners and staff discussed that previous spay/neuter costs observed by the county ranged from about $150 to $300 depending on provider; meeting speakers estimated annual animal-control intake levels in 2025 of roughly 200–300 animals. The contract, as described at the meeting, includes a termination provision allowing either party to end the agreement with 90 days’ notice.
Board members said the arrangement would allow the county to have in-house access to veterinary services while Dr. Mitchell would generate revenue from the clinic’s low-cost services to non-county animals. Commissioners asked about startup timing; staff aimed for a November 1 start date and indicated they would relocate or prepare space in the facility to accommodate the clinic.
A motion to contract with Dr. Mitchell passed by voice vote. Commissioners did not provide detailed contract terms such as indemnification, insurance, or specific service-rate schedules at the meeting; staff said those items will be included in the written agreement and that either party may terminate under the 90-day clause. The board instructed staff to proceed with finalizing the contract and preparing the facility for service.
