Lecturer Sherrie L. Hines was featured in the Athens Banner-Herald in an article discussing laws about the illegal sale of pets in Georgia. The article, titled "Protecting pups: Georgia law impacts the sale of dogs and cats in parking lots and flea markets," was written by Wayne Ford and published on September 15, 2025.
Hines provided insight into how current regulations affect the sale of animals at locations such as parking lots and flea markets. The feature highlighted legal efforts to address issues surrounding pet sales outside of licensed establishments.