The White County Public Safety has issued a warning of a positive rabies test from a raccoon.
A raccoon made contact with two dogs in the Woodlawn Drive area of White County. The raccoon was shipped to the Georgia Public Health Lab & Virology Section in Decatur, Georgia. The raccoon tested positive for rabies, and the White County Environmental Health Agency was notified on Thursday, November 7, 2024. This is the second confirmed case of rabies in White County in 2024.
Signs will be posted in the area where the rabid raccoon was located.
Please contact the White County Environmental Health Agency at 706-348-7698 during normal business hours if you have any questions or concerns.
Animal owners are encouraged to vaccinate their domesticated pets for rabies. Call your local veterinarian’s office to make an appointment.
