The saga of "Ronnie the Rooster" has come to an end.
The family that kept the bird as a pet in Troupe County must now find another place for it after an agreement was worked out in court on Wednesday.
Joel Powell and his sons rescued the rooster a couple of months ago and gave it a home, but neighbors complained about the bird's early morning crowing.
According to FOX 5's Darryl Carver, a judge asked Powell and a neighbor to resolve the issue without going to trial. Powell later agreed to remove the bird in exchange for charges dropped. The judge gave Powell a week to get rid of the bird.
"I would have hoped I could have went back home and still kept the rooster for my two little boys, but it didn't work out that way. Now I have to get rid of it, I really don't like that at all," Powell said.
Hogansville allows residents to keep chickens and roosters, but code enforcement officers ticketed Powell for a noise violation. Powell said he was told he faced potential fines or jail time.
The family plans to send Ronnie to live with the children's grandfather so they can still visit their friend.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:19 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:19:48 GMT
First Lady of New Jersey Mary Pat Christie is leading the charge to raise funds for Superstorm Sandy victims on National Dine Out Day. Proceeds from the event go to the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund.
First Lady of New Jersey Mary Pat Christie is leading the charge to raise funds for Superstorm Sandy victims on National Dine Out Day. Proceeds from the event go to the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:13 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:13:37 GMT
A father and son who admitted they were pimps have been acquitted in New York of sex trafficking after several prostitutes testified they were treated well.
A father and son who admitted they were pimps have been acquitted in New York of sex trafficking after several prostitutes testified they were treated well.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:13 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:13:21 GMT
A car crashed into a building on 2nd Avenue and East 4th Street in the East Village on Wednesday morning. At least eight people were injured, three in serious condition, according to FDNY officials.
A car jumped the curb on 2nd Avenue and East 4th Street in the East Village on Wednesday morning injuring eight people. Witnesses say the Nissan was traveling at a high speed before it took out the store front, trees, bicycles, a light post and a fire hydrant.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:30 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:30:41 GMT
Natura Pet Products is voluntarily recalling all Innova, California Natural, EVO, Healthwise, Mother Nature and Karma branded dry pet food and biscuit, bar, and treat products with expiration dates prior to June 10, 2014, because of a positive Salmonella test.
Natura Pet Products is voluntarily recalling all Innova, California Natural, EVO, Healthwise, Mother Nature and Karma branded dry pet food and biscuit, bar, and treat products with expiration dates prior to June 10, 2014, because of a positive Salmonella test.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:07 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:07:13 GMT
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Riders should anticipate some changes but "near normal" service on the Long Island Rail Road for the morning rush.
Riders should anticipate some changes but "near normal" service on the Long Island Rail Road for the morning rush. Crews have been working to repair tracks and switches after Monday's derailment.
