News & Notes
On Tuesday, May 6, Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue signed into law tough new anti-dog fighting legislation that was supported by the American Kennel Club and the Georgia Canine Coalition. Members of the Georgia Canine Coalition were present for the signing and were congratulated for their hard work on behalf of dogs and responsible dog owners.
Georgia Governor Signs Anti-Dogfighting Legislation
(L to R: William Woodall; Frank Mulcahy, Attorney for the Georgia Canine Coalition; Reggie Dickey, President of the Georgia Hunting and Fishing Association; Gail LaBerge, President of the Georgia Canine Coalition and Member of the AKC PAC Board and Lawrenceville Kennel Club member; Governor Sonny Perdue (seated); Representative Bobby Reese, sponsor of the legislation; Representative David Knight, co-sponsor of the legislation; and Glen Dowling, Georgia Wildlife Federation)
(L to R: William Woodall; Frank Mulcahy, Attorney for the Georgia Canine Coalition; Reggie Dickey, President of the Georgia Hunting and Fishing Association; Gail LaBerge, President of the Georgia Canine Coalition and Member of the AKC PAC Board and Lawrenceville Kennel Club member; Governor Sonny Perdue (seated); Representative Bobby Reese, sponsor of the legislation; Representative David Knight, co-sponsor of the legislation; and Glen Dowling, Georgia Wildlife Federation)
The dogs in this picture are from the Cobb Co. K9 unit.
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