Kingsland City Hall
107 South Lee Street
P.O. Box 250
Kingsland, GA 31548
Phone: (912) 729-5613
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The following is a list of questions frequently asked by citizens. You may search for specific words or phases, or shorten the list by selecting a specific category.
Animal Control
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Yes, your animal has to be restraint by a leash or secured to your property.
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No, however cats fall into the nuisance category and will be trapped if complaint upon.
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Yes, a feces on public and private property has to be removed.
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Not at this point, the only required tag is a current rabies vaccination tag to be affixed to the animal by a collar. All animals over the age of 3 month have to have a rabies shot that has been administered by a licensed Veterinarian. I urge pet owners to have there animals micro chipped and verify that the information is current as well as to include a daytime cell phone or work number where you can be reached in case your animal gets loose.
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NO; the Department of Natural Resources has strict guidelines when it comes to our Wildlife, please contact DNR or Animal Control with any questions.
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Excessive barking of an animal falls into the nuisance category and has to be documented by the complainant, the time of day when the animal is barking is not an issue since some people work at night and have to sleep during the day
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Animal Control will only trap and remove Wildlife if they are a danger to a person or property or if they are sick or injured. For all others please contact DNR or a Pest removal Service.
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Defiantly, any call regarding a welfare concern or any other complaint will be handled as a anonymous call. Which means I will not disclose where my information comes from but I do need to be able to speak to you to get all the information I need to find the animal and to hear what your concern is regarding the animal. So please leave your name and phone number with my dispatcher.
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“Yes; you can own 8 dogs or cats, to equal 8 in any combination. All animals 3 month of age and older have to be current on their rabies vaccine.”
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Yes, you are required to provide shelter for your animal anytime he/she is outside. You also need to provide a water source that lasts the animal all day while outside. Shade is important in the South since the temperatures get very high.
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Business License
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"Yes"... Complete the form and return it to the Municipal Services Building at 105 West William Ave.
Home Offcie Application
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Applications can be filled out online at www.secretaryofstate.org
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City Clerk
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Camden County Courthouse, where the records are maintained by the Clerk of Courts.
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Camden Co. Probate Judges Office.
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Cecily Hill, and the local number is (912) 673-7373 or Atlanta Office is (404) 656-0116.
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Community Partnership
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Don’t call 911, contact KPD directly at (912) 729-8254 or the non-emergency number at dispatch at (912) 729-1442.
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The police department provides information and training to interested neighborhoods so they organize and run their own Neighborhood Watch Program. Please contact Community Partnership for details.
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Economic Development
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Economic development includes activities that help energize and diversify the economic base of a community. That includes downtown development, business retention and expansion, revitalization and redevelopment, and cooperating with the Kingsland Convention and Visitors Bureau in promoting the community activities of Kingsland, Georgia, Camden County, and the region.
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Yes, there is a local faced grant, as well as state and federal tax incentive programs and a low interest loan pool.
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Our department can find local and state partners who can give you a wealth of information and technical assistance to make your business the best it can be.
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By volunteering your time and serving on one of the downtown development program committees.
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Downtowns are traditionally the heart and soul of a community. A vibrant downtown symbolizes a vibrant community and helps diversify the economic vitality of a community.
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Finance Department
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Senior Exemption (65 or older, residing in residence), Disabled Veteran (must be 100% disabled, living in residence), Governor’s Homestead Exemption (must apply with the County and live in residence). Note: all exemptions require taxpayer to live in residence as of January 1st for tax year of exemption.
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1. For Senior Exemption ($25,000),
apply with the City one time by
August 1st , bring proof of age and
residency.
2. For VA exemption ($50,000), apply
with the County, bring ID and proof
of 100% disability and proof of
residency.
3. For Governor’s Homestead ($8,000),
apply with the County one time by
March 1st, bring ID and proof of
residency.
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For Tax Year 2007, the millage rate is 8.00 mils
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Fire Department
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If you live in the City of Kingsland, call City Hall (912) 729-5613. If you live outside the City of Kingsland call GA Forestry (912) 576-5387.
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Call the station at (912) 729-8270 or (912) 729-8272.
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You must first go to the Camden County Health Department located at 700 North Charles Gilman Drive. They will then issue you a voucher for a car seat to bring to the Fire Department. We will take the voucher and then install your car seat for you as long as we have them in stock.
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Call (912) 729-8746. If you call 911 make sure request the Kingsland Ambulance.
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Yes, you can have your blood pressure checked anytime. If you are not feeling well and are unsure about what to do, you can stop in and we can advise you what to do.
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Municipal Services Department
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All residences are required to have a personal shut off on their property. If not, contact your local plumber to facilitate installing one. Should emergency assistance be necessary, residents may contact The City of Kingsland on-call service at (912) 729-8236.
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Cash, check, money order, Visa/Master Cards, automatic reoccurring checking draft, automatic reoccurring credit card draft.
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One billing cycle after you request services to be discontinued. Account must be paid in full to receive full refund.
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Normally utility bills are due on the 20th of each month.
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Municipal Utilities
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All residence are required to have a personal shut off on their property. If not, contact your local plumber to facilitate installing one. Should emergency assistance be necessary residence may contact The City of Kingsland on call service at 912-729-8236.
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Planning and Zoning
Police Department
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No. They must adhere to all equipment requirements as required for a motor vehicle.
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Not in all cases. Read closely the back of your citation to determine if you have to appear. You have a right to appear in court. In some cases, you can pay for the violation without appearing.
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Public Works Department
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