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Alto Town Council approves amended agreement with Habersham County for animal control

The vote addresses a gap in enforcement after the County Judge stopped hearing animal control cases and the town's prior agreement with the county expired.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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July 14, 2026: Habersham Co Amendment to IGA for Animal Control Provisions

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In June 2025, the Town Council noted that the County Judge would no longer hear animal control cases, leaving the issue to the Town to resolve, and that the intergovernmental agreement covering animal control was set to expire June 30.

SourcesJune 10, 2025

An amendment to the Habersham County intergovernmental agreement for animal control provisions appeared on the Town Council's July 2026 agenda.

SourcesJuly 14, 2026

At that same meeting, the Town Council voted unanimously to adopt the amendment to the Habersham County agreement for animal control provision.

SourcesJuly 14, 2026

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Habersham County IGA Amendment for Animal Control Provision

motion to adopt the Habersham County Amendment to IGA for Animal Control Provision

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MinutesJuly 14, 2026motion to adopt the Habersham County Amendment to IGA for Animal Control Provision
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Habersham Co Amendment to IGA for Animal Control Provisions

Habersham Co Amendment to IGA for Animal Control Provisions

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AgendaJuly 14, 2026Habersham Co Amendment to IGA for Animal Control Provisions
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Animal control enforcement after County Judge stops hearing cases and IGA expires June 30

County Judge will no longer hear any animal control cases leaving the issue to be resolved by the Town. IGA expires June 30th

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MinutesJune 10, 2025County Judge will no longer hear any animal control cases leaving the issue to be resolved by the Town. IGA expires June 30th

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