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Dog put in plastic bag while still alive, rolled into woods in grocery cart, deputies say
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· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident and the charges against the two men are available from the Coweta County Sheriff's Office.
A disturbing incident occurred in Coweta County, where two individuals were taken into custody. They face charges related to harming an animal and a child. The men allegedly disposed of a dog in a wooded area.
Deputies responded to a report at the Red Carpet Inn. A young witness provided information about the incident. The dog was found alive and received aid before being turned over to authorities.
Further details about the incident and the charges against the two men are available from the Coweta County Sheriff's Office.
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Category: local Published: August 14, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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