A quiet Douglasville block just got a very real public health scare. Douglas County Animal Control announced Thursday that a raccoon and a dog in the Elmwood Court area tested positive for rabies, and officials are now urging residents to be extra cautious and make sure pets are current on their shots.
The two confirmed cases have county public health and animal control teams on alert, since rabies can spread from wild animals to pets and people through bites or scratches. County officials said they are monitoring the neighborhood and stressing one basic rule for now, do not approach wild animals, no matter how friendly or slow-moving they might look.
As reported by WSB‑TV, Douglas County Animal Control said specimens were confirmed “in the area of Elmwood Court” in Douglasville with assistance from the Georgia Department of Public Health. The department told the station that “County officials will continue monitoring the situation to ensure public safety.”…