Clayton County has several local laws that relate to controlling dogs: 

Sec. 14-114(b). Control of dogs when off owner’s premises.  Clayton County Leash Law.  When a dog is off the premises of the owner, the dog must be on a leash nor more than 6 feet long, and the dog must be under control of a competent person who is at least 14 years old. 

Sec. 14-114(a). Confinement of animals, vicious animals, etc. This local law requires dog owners to confine their dog: 

(1) within a fence or enclosure high and secure enough to prevent a dog from escaping by jumping or digging, or other means.  A fence or enclosure must be at least twice as tall as the dog, measured from the top of the dog’s head while standing on all four feet, but no more than 6 feet tall. 

(2) Dog owners may also confine their dog inside of a house, garage or other building, if there is adequate ventilation and fresh air. 

(3) Dog owners may also use a cable line or trolley system, but only one dog or animal may be attached to each cable or trolley system.  A dog may only be attached to the cable or trolley for less than 12 hours per day.  Also, a dog may not be attached between 10 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. 

The City of Jonesboro also has its own set of laws about dogs: 

Jonesboro Sec. 14-14.  Duty to keep animal under restraint while off property.  The City of Jonesboro, Georgia Leash Law.  A dog owner must keep a dog under control while off-property, meaning on a leash secured by a competent person or secured in an enclosure or a vehicle. 

Jonesboro Sec. 14-1.  Definitions:  Animal under restraint means any animal (1) secured by a leash or lead or enclosed by a fence, (2) under the control of a responsible person, or (3) confined in a vehicle. 

Jonesboro Sec. 14-4.  Animals at large; Impoundment.  The City requires that every dog owner keep their dog under restraint within the city.  Any dog or other animal not under restraint may be impounded and transported to the county pound. 

Jonesboro Sec. 14-12.  Running at large prohibited.  It is unlawful for a dog owner to allow a dog to run unattended on the streets of the city.  (Interestingly, this restriction does not apply to cats). 

Jonesboro Sec. 14-13.  Duty to keep animal under restraint while on property.  A dog owner must abide by the rules requiring restraint, so that the dog may not wander off the property limits of the owner. 

College Park Sec. 4-9 (a)(1) – (4).  Confinement of dogs:  The College Park, Georgia Leash Law. An owner or keeper (harborer or custodian) of an animal, including a dog must, inside of city of College Park limits, keep or confine the animal on a leash not more than 6 feet long and controlled by a competent person; or keep the dog inside an enclosure or fenced area; or inside a pet carrier or crate; or inside of a house or structure. 

College Park Sec. 4-9-(b)(1-4). Tethering of Animals:  It is against the law to anchor or tie, using a tether, any dog or other animal, unless the tethering is temporary and while the dog is supervised by the owner or keeper, who is physically present with the canine.  Tethers may not be around the dog’s neck and must be attached to a properly, and not excessively heavy or confining, fitted harness or collar. 

College Park Sec. 4-9-(c)(1). Electronic Confinement of Dogs:  An invisible fence or electronic confinement system may be used if it is kept in working order and the dog has the correct electronic collar.  A dog owner or keeper using an electronic dog control system or “fence” is required to post a sign announcing that the system is in place and being used on the property. 

College Park Sec. 4-9-(c)(2). Electronic Fencing or Dangerous, Vicious or Guard Dogs: The City of College Park does not allow Guard dogs or dogs that have been defined as or declared by a court as dangerous, vicious or potentially dangerous dogs. 

Forest Park Sec. 11-3-21. – Running at large prohibited; leash required.  The Forest Park, Georgia Leash Law. Owners or persons with custody of a dog or cat inside Forest Park city limits is required to keep the animal confined on the premises of the owner or person responsible to supervise the dog or cat.  Dogs and cats are not permitted to run at large on any streets, alleys, or anywhere else in the City unless supervised and on a leash no more than six (6) feet long. 

Forest Park Sec. 11-3-22. – Duty to keep animal under restraint while on property.   Every dog owner or person having an animal in their possession and control must insure that the animal is confined by a fence or enclosure or is on a cha

Lake City Sec. 8-27. Confinement; Leash Required.  The Lake City Leash Law.  A dog’s owner living inside Lake City limits must confine or keep his or her dog  on the property or premises of the owner, but a the owner or a competent person may supervise a dog off the owner’s premises, if on a leash  that is not more than 6 feet long. 

Sec. 8-28. – Impoundment of dogs running at large.  In Lake City, a dog is considered to be “at large ” if it is off the owner’s premises and the dog is not on a leash, per section 8-27.  Dogs at large in the city shall be impounded. 

Lake City Sec. 8-61. Appointment of Dog or Animal Control Officer.  The municipality of Lake City, Georgia has appointed Clayton County’s animal control officer and animal control Board to enforce the dangerous dog control law 

Morrow Sec. 11-3-13. – Control of dogs.  The Morrow, Georgia Leash Law. An owner or  person controlling, or harboring a dog within the city limits shall confine the dog on the owner’s property using an aerial dog run/ trolley system or inside an adequate fence or enclosure or within a house. All dogs off of the property of the owner or keeper must be on a leash not more than six feet in length and under the control of a competent person, also based upon the size of the dog. 

Morrow Sec. 11-3-14. – Impoundment.   Dogs or cats running at large, animals whose ownership is unknown, vicious dogs that are not properly confined, dogs or cats that have bitten, animals with expired tags, animals without vaccination or when vaccination is expired, or dogs and cats suspected of having rabies may be impounded. 

Morrow Sec. 11-3-15. – Removal of excrement.    Any person owning or having care, charge, control (walking) a dog must remove any excrement (dog poop) left on any sidewalk, gutter, street, or the right-of-way.  This includes along or in front of a residential yard, lot, public park or other area public area. 

Morrow Sec. 11-3-8. – Running at large.  It is a violation of law for the an owner or keeper of a dog or other animal to let the animal run at large or roam in the city of Morrow. 

Morrow Sec. 11-3-8.1. – Vicious animals; restraint required, evidence of viciousness.  It is unlawful for any person to possess a manifestly vicious animal unless the dog or animal is securely and humanely confined to prevent bites or attacks; and it shall be prima facie evidence (“proof”) of the viciousness of the animal or dog it it, without provocation, bites or attacks a person or animal when it is not on the owner’s premises. 

Riverdale Sec. 14-3 (a)(b). – Confinement of animals.  A person owning or with custody of a dog or cat shall confine it to the owner’s property or the premises of  a responsible person.   Animals are not allowed to run at large on any street, alley, park, property owned by another,  Owners must keep animals on  a leash not more than six feet in length and  under control of a competent person.  Dog owners must confine a dog while on the owner’s property inside an adequate fence or enclosure that prevents the dog’s escape by jumping, digging or any other way. 

Riverdale Sec. 14-3 (d).  (Dogs in Restaurants and stores).    An owner may not allow an animal such as a dog to enter a store, restaurant or place where food is being sold, except legitimate service animals for blind, hearing impaired or handicapped persons and law enforcement purposes. 

If you need to report a dog attack or dog bite in Jonesboro or in Clayton County, Georgia, Animal Control is located behind the Clayton County Police Department at 1396 Government Circle, Jonesboro, GA 30236 and the telephone number is 770-477-3509.  In the event of any dog bite or dog attack, we recommend you make a report with animal control. 

In order to make sure that you are taken care of, an animal control report should be filed. This will allow the investigating officer or agent access into your personal information and details about what happened with their investigation so far! It’s also great for speaking up when it comes time claiming damages from any injuries inflicted by dogs like yours in lawsuits 

Henry County Sec. 34-1-1 Definitions.  Under-Restraint.  An animal under restraint means it is secured by a leash or lead with a collar, or enclosed inside an enclosure or adequate fence.  A dog or other animal must be in the care of a competent person at least 16 years old and the animal must be obedient to commands and located within the bounds of owned or leased premises. 

Stockbrige Sec. 11.12.010 – Codification of Henry County Animal Control Ordinance.  The City of Stockbridge has adopted Henry County’ Georgia’s animal control laws, and has made them the official animal control ordinances of Stockbridge, GA. 

6.10.020 – Definitions.  Animal Under Restraint.  Means any  dog or other animal shall be secured by a leash or lead with a collar, or enclosed in a fence or enclosure and under the supervision of a competent person at least sixteen years old and obedient to commands.  The dog or other animal shall be kept inside the boundaries of property owned or leased or occupied by the owner or keeper. This definition shall not apply to cats. 

McDonough Sec. 6.10.130 - Control of animals; confinement.  An animal or dog owner must maintain their premises so as not to constitute a private nuisance a nuisance to neighbor or the public generally. Pens and  enclosures must be kept and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.  Dogs and other animals must be kept so as not to disturb other persons by making noise.