Columbia County to control animal control

BOCC wants employees handling enforcement after sheriff’s office drops out.

Columbia County BOCC Chair Rocky Ford said he agreed with Sheriff Mark Hunter in that the sheriff's office shouldn't be burdened with operating animal control services at Thursday's BOCC meeting. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

While the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is free from handling animal control, it will still likely be under county control moving forward. At Thursday’s County Commission meeting, commissioners…

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