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1. What Services does the animal shelter provide?
2. Where is the Animal Shelter's hours and location?
3. I have lost my pet, what next?
4. How do I adopt a pet from the Lowndes County Animal Shelter?
5. How can I have a dead animal removed ?
6. Why do I have to vaccinate my pet? He never leaves the house ...
7. My pet lost its rabies tag. How do I get a duplicate?
8. Is there a low cost spay and neuter program in Lowndes County?

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1. Will it hurt my pet when he gets the microchip implanted?
2. Will a microchip tell me my pet’s location?
3. Why does my pet need a microchip when he already wears a collar with tags?
4. How much does it cost to microchip my pet?
5. Isn’t microchipping only for dogs?
6. Can anyone with a scanner access my contact information from the chip?
7. How many times do I need to microchip my pet?
8. My pet has a microchip. Is that all I need to protect him if he gets lost?

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1. Why does the water system need to be routinely flushed?
2. Is the Utility Department the only ones that flush the lines?
3. What should I do when I see county utility crews flushing hydrants in my area?
4. What should I do after the flushing?
5. What should I do if my water pressure or volume seems low after flushing?
6. Why does the water look funny after hydrant flushing?
7. Is it OK to drink sediment - laden or discolored water during temporary disturbance events?
8. How is the flushing program related to hydrant testing by the fire departments?
9. What is the silt in the water system after flushing?
10. What will happen if fire hydrants are turned on or off too quickly?

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1. How is my property value determined?
2. What property exemptions are available?
3. How can I appeal my assessment?
4. How is the tax rate figured?

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1. How much is my citation?
2. When is my court date?
3. I need to change my court date. Who do I need to speak to?
4. I've paid my citation but I received a letter from the State of Georgia saying I owe $200 for a Super Speeder fine. What do I need to do?
5. I would like to pay my citation using my credit card. How do I do this?
6. I need a clearance form. Who can help me with this?
7. Who do I need to speak to about failure to appear?
8. I need a certified copy of my court disposition. What do I need to do?

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1. What is property taxation?
2. What property is taxed?
3. Who decides how much my property is worth for tax purposes?
4. What if I disagree with the Tax Assessors' value?
5. What is the difference between fair market value and assessed value?
6. What is a millage rate?
7. How is my tax bill calculated?
8. What is the HTRC credit on my tax bill?
9. When is my tax bill due?
10. Is there anyway to reduce my tax bill?
11. What is and how do I file for homestead exemption?
12. Where do I get a copy of my warranty deed?
13. Do I pay taxes on my mobile / modular home?
14. Where do property tax dollars go?

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1. Where are you located?
2. What are your hours?
3. What is needed to open an account?
4. Is a deposit required?
5. How do I get my Deposit back?
6. Will my water be turned on the same day?
7. What are your water / sewer rates?
8. What if we need to contact Utilities after regular business hours?
9. My sewer is backing up, what do I do?
10. I have no water...
11. I don't think you are reading my meter...
12. I don't ever see the meter reader looking at my meter and there is dirt and water over the meter dial, there is no way they can get readings from this meter...
13. My neighbor’s water bill is less than mi ne and we use the same amount of water...
14. How do I know if I have a faulty water meter?
15. Why does my water taste or smell funny?