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Page A10 Lake Oconee News Friday, November 10,2017 GREENE COUNTY Greensboro may change pit bull ordinance Dave Brown/Staff Greensboro mayor Glenn Wright silences his phone and reviews documents prior to the November meeting of the city council Monday. Dave Brown dave@lakeoconeenews.us One rezoning request was approved and another denied Monday night at the November meeting of the Greensboro City Council. Also, there were first readings of three proposed amendments to city ordi nances, including one for pit bulls in the city. The request by Tender Care Clinic at 803 South Main St. to be rezoned from R-l (Low- Density Residential) to B-l Neighborhood Convenience Commercial was unani mously approved. “Tender Care has been operating as a commercial business since 1999 under a conditional use permit,” said Zoning and Planning enforcement officer Rick Zeier, “but they need the formal changing ofthe zoning in order to borrow money from the bank as a business.” The request by Verletha West to rezone her parcel on Oconee Avenue from R-2 (Medium Density) to A-2 and get a conditional use permit to operate a personal care home was denied. “I’ve heard good things on both sides of this issue,” said Councilman Chris Moore. “The residents in the area aren’t against a personal care home, but not in that location in one of the better neighborhoods. “That is a nice, well-kept and groomed neighborhood.” One of the first readings of amending an ordinance dealt with transients camping across from McDonald’s and in the City Park. The council is considering amending Chapter 14 of the city code to give police better tools to get a handle on the situation. Another first reading of amending a city ordinance dealtwith pit bulls in the city. The city is considering giving animal control officers better ability to protect citizens. Changes may include requir ing pit bulls to be registered and wear a fluorescent collar. The final first reading of amending an ordinance con cerned height restrictions for building directly adjacent to the south side of 1-20. The city is considering changing the new building height requirement from 40 to 60 feet. When you’re selling a property... You need to be seen online. LAKE COUNTRY 92% of Buyers search online — so Coldwell Banker syndicates your listing to over 900 websites for maximum exposure. JE LAKE COUNTRY CULDWILL BANKER I BANKER □ GLOBAL LUXURY. CBLAKEOCONEE.COM • CBCLAKECOUNTRY.COM COLDWELLBANKERLUXURY.COM T. 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Motorists are urged to exercise caution during the fall as this is a time of peak deer activity, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. “Motorists should be alert andpay close attention to the roadsides as we are nearing the annual peak time of the year for deer-car collisions,” said Charlie Killmaster, state deer biologist with DNR’s Wildlife Resources Division. “Keep in mind that deer often travel in groups, so if a deer crosses the road ahead ofyou there is a good chance that another will follow. In many cases, that second deer is the one hit as the driver assumes the danger has passed and fails to slow down.” There are two main rea sons why drivers may see more deer along roads in the fall: • Mating Season - Deer mating season occurs between October and late December, depending on location. Male deer go into “rut” and begin actively searching for mates. This behavior results in an increase in deer move ment, bringing them across roadways. • Time Changes - As we begin to “fall back” for daylight savings time, our days become shorter and nights become longer. Rush hour for most com muters tends to fall during the same hours in which white-tailed deer are most active - dawn and dusk. Following are some tips and information to help avoid potential collisions: • Deer Are Unpredictable: Always remember deer are wild and, therefore, can be unpredictable. A deer calmly standing on theside of a road may bolt into or across the road rather than away from it when startled by a vehicle. • One Deer Usually Means More: Always take caution and slowdown when a deer crosses the road in front of you. Deer usually travel in groups, so it is likely that others will follow. • Time of Day: As deer are most active at dawn and dusk, they are typically seen along roads during the early morning and late evening - the same times most people are commut ing to and from work. • Time ofYear: While deer- car collisions can occur at any time of year, the fall breeding season is a peak time for such accidents. During the fall breeding season, deer movement increases and this often brings them in contact with roadways that cross their natural habitats. Road shoulders gener ally provide beneficial food plants both during extremely dry times of the year and following a long, hard winter. • Minimize Damage: If it is too late to avoid a collision, drivers are advised to slow down as much as possible to minimize damage - resist the urge to swerve to avoid the deer, as this may causefurther damage, sending drivers off the road or causing a collision with another vehicle. 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