Habersham County: Positive Rabies Case

On August 27th, a black cat in the area of Sunshine Circle and Ivie Street in Cornelia tested positive for rabies. The rabies virus does exist in Habersham County wildlife and can be transmitted to domestic animals and humans. Continue reading Habersham County: Positive Rabies Case

Franklin County: Positive Rabies Case

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: August 25, 2025 Take Precautions to Keep our Community Safe On August 22nd, a skunk tested positive for rabies in Franklin County in the area of Wilkinson Road and Cedar Ridge Road. Because rabies incidents are recurrent Continue reading Franklin County: Positive Rabies Case

Stephens County: Positive Rabies Case

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: August 15, 2025 Take Precautions to Keep our Community Safe On August 14th, a skunk tested positive for rabies in Stephens County in the area of Riverbend Road and N. Broad River Road. Because rabies incidents are Continue reading Stephens County: Positive Rabies Case

Annual Rabies Vaccine Clinics on May 17: Protect your Pet from Rabies

FRANKLIN COUNTY –  The annual Franklin County rabies vaccine clinics are coming soon! Protect your pets from rabies for just $5 at one of the vaccine clinics. The Franklin County Health Department along with Dr. April Steele, D.V.M., Dr. Patrick Continue reading Annual Rabies Vaccine Clinics on May 17: Protect your Pet from Rabies

ALERT: Phone Scam Targeting Food Service Establishments

Attention food service operators and permit holders! We want to bring to your attention a concerning phone scam that recently came to light in our district. Click here to read more. Continue reading ALERT: Phone Scam Targeting Food Service Establishments