A fox in the Gainesville area tested positive for rabies on May 7, and health officials are asking residents to alert them if they see any other animals acting abnormally.
The fox was suspected of biting a person in the 900 block of Jesse Jewell Parkway. Authorities shipped the fox to the Georgia Public Health Lab for testing. They says positive alert signs will be posted in the area where the rabid animal was located.
If you live in this area or you see an animal acting abnormally, contact Hall County Animal Services at 770-531-6830 or, during non-working hours, call Hall County Dispatch at 770-536-8812.
Pet owners are also encouraged to vaccinate their pets against rabies.
The vaccine costs $10 at the Hall County Animal Shelter, which is located at 1688 Barber Road in Gainesville. Shots are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
