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Jackson council talks new dog ordinance The Jackson City Council is considering an ordinance that would prohibit the owning of dogs considered to be of known vicious breeds within the city limits. Members of the council were given a copy of the ordinance during Tuesday's regular city council meeting. It will come up for a vote at their next meeting Aug. 14. "I think this is a good thing for us to consider," said Councilman Paul South during the council's discussion about the ordinance. "We have had some attacks, all of which have been animal to animal, but it could eventually be animal to human." Councilman Robert Marks agreed and asked Jackson Animal Control Officer Lee Hutto to obtain a list of breeds that are considered vicious before the next meeting. Hutto agreed to do so and added that if the ordinance is passed he would need the help of the Jackson Police Department in enforcing it. Mayor Richard Long and council members assured him the police department could be counted on to assist him. Councilman South said he would also like to have the council consider limiting the number of pets that can be kept at one residence. "I rode by one (residence) the other day where there were at least 15 pets," he said. Theatre owner recognized The council recognized Kim Tooks, owner of the Locke/Promise Theatre for the Performing Arts, which put on a production of the play "Everyman, The Musical," this past weekend. "I attended the play and it was a wonderful experience," said Councilman South. "There were about 300 people in attendance and the production featured students from both Clarke and Washington Counties." Tooks said she is excited about being in Jackson and said future plays, concerts and the screening of classic films are planned for the future. "We have a gospel concert this weekend and are planning a bluegrass concert," she said.
Mayor Long thanked Tooks for her efforts in bringing the arts to downtown Jackson and encouraged citizens to support the theatre and attend the events there.
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