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Dead cats, abandoned animals found inside grooming business; owner wanted by police
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ty Storey , as published by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· August 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The woman, 41 years old, is wanted by police. Further details about the case are available from the source, including the estimated time the animals were left unattended and the specific charges filed against the woman.
Authorities have charged a woman with felony animal cruelty. She faces multiple counts related to the mistreatment of animals. A grooming business was found to have dead and abandoned animals inside. The discovery was made after reports of a strong smell.
The woman, 41 years old, is wanted by police. The business in question had been without active utilities for some time.
Further details about the case are available from the source, including the estimated time the animals were left unattended and the specific charges filed against the woman.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 25, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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