Actually, unless he valued his pets which I have seen little indication he did the penalty is basically the deductable on his home insurance policy and the loss of his priceless Billy Beer can collection. What surprises me is the free market does not act. That insurance companies don't require county residents to pay that fee or the fee is paid for by the insurance companies.
Boys snd girls, once you have entered an area with a governing body you are required to follow there rules. This may include having to pay for emergency services if you are injured. Now, boys and girls, if you are not in the area a governing body covers neither they, or an individual, can entice you to enter a contract while you are under duress. That is a good thing. No 10K for a drink of orange juice.
We got to 11 trillion dollars in debt mainly because of Republicans who decided taxes were bad but spending was good. The city has acted responsibly. Cranick did not. Responsibility is good. Be responsible. Don't "forget" to pay your fire protection insurance year after year after year.
The city of South Fulton has a duty to their citizens not to give services away to outsiders.