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Tift County tables proposed ban on tethering and delays alcohol license decision for Eldorado Food Mart
Summary
Commissioners tabled Ordinance No. 2023‑04 on leash and tether requirements after staff cited higher per‑capita bite rates compared with neighboring counties and appointed two commissioners to work with staff; the board also tabled an alcohol license application for Eldorado Food Mart LLC to allow attorney review of parking/safety concerns.
The Tift County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 13 tabled proposed changes to the county’s animal‑control rules and delayed action on an alcohol license application while staff and commissioners seek further review.
County Manager Jim Carter and Animal Control Director Candice Hernandez presented staff analysis saying Tift County’s per‑capita bite rate is “extremely high” and higher than Lowndes…
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