A RACCOON NEAR OLD 19 SOUTH AND LOWERY ROAD IN SCHLEY COUNTY WAS TESTED ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2026, BY THE STATE LABORATORY AND FOUND TO HAVE RABIES. RESIDENTS AND VISITORS OF THIS AREA ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO TAKE

THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:

**IF YOU KNOW OF ANYONE THAT MAY HAVE COME IN CONTACT WITH A RACCOON OR SUSPECTED RABID ANIMAL, CONTACT THE

SCHLEY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND

CONTACT THEIR PHYSICIAN. **  Do not pick up or handle any stray or wild animals.  Report any animal bites and/or scratches to the Schley County Health Department.  Contact the Schley County Sheriff’s Department to report any animals which are behaving strangely or aggressively.  IF YOUR PET OR LIVESTOCK IS BEHAVING STRANGELY OR IS INJURED CONTACT YOUR LOCAL VETERINARIAN IMMEDIATELY.  Teach children about the dangers of stray and wild animals.  HAVE ALL OF YOUR DOGS AND CATS VACCINATED AGAINST RABIES!  If you are bitten or scratched by any animal: 1. Wash and rinse the wound thoroughly for several minutes. 2. Apply a disinfectant. 3. Seek medical attention immediately. 4. Report the bite/scratch to the Schley County Health Department. Schley County Sheriff’s Department: 229-937-2101 Schley County Health Department/Environmental Health office: 229-937-2208 Georgia Poison Control: 800-222-1222 Emergencies and After Hours: Dial 911