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Council adopts amendment to animal ordinance to include cats
Summary
The Atlanta Town Council adopted ordinance 2026-03-01 amending chapter 92 of the town code to add cats where the code references animals at large, providing a mechanism to respond to problematic animal situations; members discussed whether to broaden language to 'nuisance animals.'
Councilors voted to adopt ordinance 2026-03-01, which amends chapter 92 of the town ordinance book to include references to cats in sections addressing animals at large. The change intends to give the town an enforcement mechanism in cases of particularly problematic animals.
Members discussed whether the ordinance should be amended more broadly to target "nuisance animals" rather than enumerating species, and noted existing provisions covering chickens. The council debated enforcement practicalities (traps on hand, county/humane society assistance, and potential cost of sheltering animals) and agreed to adopt the amendment as proposed.
A motion to adopt the ordinance was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote. The council directed staff to proceed with implementation steps as required for local enforcement.
