On January 28, 2020, the Henry County Animal Care and Control Department received a call that two dogs killed a raccoon.

  The remains of the raccoon were taken to the Georgia Public Health Laboratory for rabies testing and the results came back positive for the rabies virus. 

The Henry County Animal Care and Control Department in conjunction with the Henry County Board of Health Department is issuing:

  A 45-day Rabies Alert, as required by the Georgia Rabies Control Manual, for the area of Chip Place and Vincent Avenue in Stockbridge.

  During this alert, residents living within this area should make sure that all of their companion animals have a current rabies vaccination. If not, vaccinations should be made current as soon as possible. Additionally, residents should be vigilant of the behavior of not only their own pets, but of surrounding wildlife (e.g. foxes, skunks and raccoons) that are acting in an unusual manner.

  For more information, visit www.hcacc.org or contact Henry County Rabies Control Officer, Vince Farah at 770-288-7387.