Fulton County Animal Services has announced that a dead raccoon discovered in the Freemanville Road area of Milton has tested positive for rabies. Health officials are asking residents to avoid approaching any wildlife in the area and to make sure that domestic pets have a current rabies vaccination.

They also ask that residents report any wildlife that appears sick or wounded to 404-613-2163.

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U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff waves to a crowd of supporters during his "Rally For Our Republic" event on Saturday, July 12, 2025, inside the Kehoe Iron Works building at Trustees Garden in Savannah. During his speech, Ossoff said, "What’s happening to our country right now should chill us to the bone." (Sarah Peacock for the AJC)

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