Barrow County announced Cecily Evans will serve as their new Animal Control Director, according to AccessWDUN.
The county said she will begin the role on Nov. 24. Evans currently serves as the director of the full-service drug testing laboratory for Athens-Clarke County.
Evans began her career as an animal caretaker with Athens-Clarke County Animal Services while attending the University of Georgia. After graduating from UGA, she started her career as an Animal Control Officer before advancing to the role of Hospital Administrator for a high-volume veterinary practice in Nederland, Colorado.
“I am honored to return to animal control, and I am eager to work with the Barrow community and volunteers,” Evans said. “I take passion in my work and professionalism, and my empathy for animals, along with public safety, is a top priority.”
Evans earned a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from UGA. She is a POST General Instructor and Certified Field Training Officer who has designed and delivered training programs for law enforcement professionals throughout Georgia.
Bubba (2024-05-048) is a 6-7 year old, 74-pound male Labrador Retriever mix who is available for adoption from Barrow County Animal Control in Winder, GA. 
Dale (2025-04-311) is a year-old, 45-pound male Labrador Retriever mix puppy who is available for adoption from Barrow County Animal Control in Winder, GA. 
Parker is an 8-month old, 52-pound male mixed breed puppy who is available for adoption from Barrow County Animal Control in Winder, GA. 
Swift (2025-06-353) is an adult male Labrador Retriever mix who is available for adoption from Barrow County Animal Control in Winder, GA.
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