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When Animal Services arrived, they found the dog, later nicknamed Gator, trapped in a muddy pond.

Gator was rescued with the help of two Orange County deputies.

Animal Services said someone has applied to adopt Gator.

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Ja’Quon Stembridge, shown here in July at the Henry County Republican Party monthly meeting, recently stepped from his position with the Georgia GOP. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

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