Georgia Department of Natural Resources – District 2 Public Health

Rabies Alert: Demorest Habersham

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Public Information Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: June 27, 2023 CONTACT: Natasha Young, Public Information OfficerPH: 770-531-5679 • FAX: 770-535-5958natasha.young@dph.ga.gov RABIES IDENTIFIED IN CAT IN DEMOREST Demorest, Habersham County, GA – A stray cat in the Cannon Bridge Road area recently tested positive Continue reading Rabies Alert: Demorest Habersham→

Rabies Identified in Bobcat in Banks County

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Public Information Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: April 11, 2023 Contact: Natasha Young, Public Information OfficerPH: 770-531-5679 | Fax: 770-535-5958Natasha.Young@dph.ga.gov Banks County, GA – A rabid bobcat was recently encountered on April 8, 2023 in the area of Mountain Creek Dr. in Maysville, GA. Continue reading Rabies Identified in Bobcat in Banks County→

Facts About Rabies

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Public Information Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 16, 2022 GAINESVILLE, GA – Although the occurrence of rabies among humans has declined noticeably over the years, the disease continues among wild animals. Encounters between wild animals and domestic pets, including some that involve people, sometimes Continue reading Facts About Rabies→