1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Clarke County, Georgia.
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Athens-Clarke County requires all domestic animals - including dogs - to be under control at all times under Sec. 4-1-2 of the Code of Athens-Clarke County. Off the owner's property, a dog must be on a leash, in a vehicle, or otherwise physically controlled. Tethers may not be wrapped directly around the neck and may not be excessively heavy. Georgia state law at O.C.G.A. Title 4, Chapter 8 governs dangerous dog declarations. Report violations to ACC Animal Services at 706-613-3540.
1 cities in Clarke County have their own animal ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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