County moving ahead with expanded kennel

Murphy: No more negotiations with Humane Society.

Chris Batten with the Lake City Humane Society said the organization was still interested in discussions with the county on providing animal services. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
Chris Batten with the Lake City Humane Society said the organization was still interested in discussions with the county on providing animal services. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia County Commission Chairman Tim Murphy made it quite clear during a marathon budget workshop Thursday: the county is still full speed ahead on constructing its own animal shelter.

When Assistan…