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Residents press Spalding County over animal control enforcement and leadership

Spalding County Board of Commissioners · April 20, 2026
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Summary

Multiple residents urged Spalding County commissioners to address alleged systemic failures at Animal Care & Control, citing avoidable emergency vet bills, unreturned calls, and concern for public safety; one speaker formally requested replacement of the director.

A string of public commenters at the April 20 Spalding County meeting criticized the operation and leadership of the county's Animal Care & Control and asked the commission to take decisive action.

"This community has a serious problem and it's not just the number of stray animals, it's the failure to act," said Ginger Borelli, a resident who described rescues stepping in to handle cases she…

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