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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: May 2, 2023 CONTACT: Natasha Young, Public Information OfficerPH: 770-531-5679 | Fax: 770-535-5958 Protect your pets with a rabies vaccination FRANKLIN COUNTY – The annual Franklin County $5 rabies vaccine clinics are back! Keeping your pets up Continue reading $5 Rabies Vaccine Clinics on May 20 in Franklin County
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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: December 1, 2022 Contact: Natasha Young, Public Information OfficerPH: 770-531-5679 | FAX: 770-535-5985natasha.young@dph.ga.gov GAINESVILLE, GA –Encounters between wild animals and domestic pets, including some that involve people, sometimes occur in our area. Incidents of exposure are common Continue reading Rabies Identified in Four Cats in North Hall County
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
Lavonia – A raccoon in the area of Linton Avenue and Peachtree Street in Lavonia has tested positive for rabies. There have been additional raccoons sited recently in nearby areas as well, including the areas of Jones Street, Grogan Street Continue reading Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies in Franklin County