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Appling County to publicize draft animal-control ordinance, schedule April and May hearings
Summary
Commissioners approved publishing a working draft of a county animal-control ordinance and agreed to hold two public hearings (April and May) before a final vote; staff recommended using an intergovernmental agreement with the city for pound services rather than building a new shelter.
Appling County commissioners approved publishing a working draft of a proposed animal-control ordinance and authorized staff to begin two rounds of public notice and hearings, with a target of final consideration in May.
The draft, presented by staff, is modeled closely on a Pike County ordinance and is described in the packet as tracking Georgia’s responsible dog‑ownership law. Staff said the approach would give the sheriff’s office stronger enforcement tools—fines and citations—and allow the county to rely on the city pound under an…
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