The Forsyth County Animal Shelter has expanded its hours for handling animal arrivals. Shelter officials said they’ll now accept stray drop-offs and owner surrenders on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until noon. That’s in addition to the same service provided from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

Acting animal shelter manager Steve Zaring said the expansion was driven by community feedback and that staff support was then added to affect the change. The shelter offers adoption services from 10: 30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and is located just off Ga. 400 at 4065 County Way in North Forsyth.

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Yemaya Lyles (right) wipes away tears during a news conference in front of the Rockdale County Public Schools administration building on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Lyles' son, Antonio, was assaulted by a paraprofessional, who has since been fired and charged with battery. Lyles says her case against the school district has dragged on since then. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2023)

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