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Raccoon captured in East Hall tests positive for rabies

Raccoon captured in East Hall tests positive for rabies The Hall County government is warning residents to look out for animals behaving strangely, after a rabid raccoon was discovered in the 4100 block of Old Cornelia Highway in East Hall, according to a news release. The county said the raccoon bit a dog, was captured and shipped to the Georgia Public Health Lab Virology Section in Decatur for testing. Hall County Animal Control was advised on Thursday, Feb. 4, that the raccoon tested positive for rabies. Positive alert signs will be posted in the area where the rabid raccoon was located, the county s release said. If you live in this area or you see an animal acting abnormally in the area, contact Hall County Animal Services at 770-531-6830, or during non-working hours call Hall County Dispatch at 770-536-8812.

Rabid raccoon found in Flowery Branch area

  The raccoon and a dog had contact on Martin Road in Flowery Branch.  Authorities shipped the raccoon to the Georgia Public Health Lab- Virology Section in Decatur and on Dec. 23, Hall County Animal Control received confirmation the raccoon tested positive for rabies.   Positive alert signs will be posted in the area where the rabid raccoon was located, according to animal control officials. Citizens who live in the area who see an animal acting abnormally should contact Hall County Animal Services at 770-531-6830. During non-working hours, citizens may call Hall County Dispatch at 770-536-8812.   Animal owners are encouraged to vaccinate their domesticated pets for rabies. Vaccines are available at the Hall County Animal Shelter, located at 1688 Barber Road in Gainesville, for $10 Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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