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Commissioners discuss leash laws, breed-specific rules and creating an Animal Control Board
Summary
Using information provided by Bobby Smith, the board discussed adopting leash laws, procedures for designating potentially dangerous dogs and creating an Animal Control Board to address nuisance complaints; no formal ordinance or vote was recorded.
The Screven County Board of Commissioners spent part of its Nov. 8 meeting debating possible changes to local animal control rules. Using information provided by Bobby Smith, commissioners discussed common elements of county ordinances, including leash requirements that would require animals to be leashed or fenced when outside to prevent nuisance complaints.
Board members discussed standards counties use before permitting residents to keep dogs deemed potentially dangerous (the minutes cite examples such as pit bulls and rottweilers) and considered whether to adopt breed-specific provisions. Commissioner Allison Willis asked for clarification on what constitutes a nuisance, noting examples the board considered: chasing vehicles, causing property damage, or growling aggressively. The board also discussed establishing an Animal Control Board to help manage ongoing issues and complaints.
No ordinance was introduced or voted on during the meeting; the item remained a discussion topic with staff and commission follow-up implied.
