Dog owners

in Peachtree City may have a new place for their pets to play in the near

future.

City Councilman

Murray Weed is proposing the city establish a dog park where dogs will

be allowed to roam free in a fenced area under the voice command of their

owners.

"It's

a very low-cost, healthful thing," Weed said, arguing that pets are

family members, too.

Council discussed

the idea of creating a special association of dog owners to oversee operations

of the facility in the same way that soccer, baseball and other sports

associations utilize the city's recreation facilities.

"I think

it's a great idea," said Councilman Dan Tennant.

Last year,

council adopted a "pooper scooper" ordinance requiring owners

to clean up after their pets in the city's recreation areas and parks.

That came about due to complaints from parents about children coming into

contact with dog remnants.