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Fulton County issues health alert after rabid raccoon exposure
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· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Residents are advised to be aware of the situation, with more information available from health officials and local news outlets, including FOX 5 Atlanta.
Health officials in Fulton County have issued a warning to residents due to a rabid raccoon found in the north part of the county. The alert was prompted by an incident involving direct contact between at least one person and the infected animal. Further details about the incident are available from local news sources.
The discovery of the rabid raccoon has led to a health alert being issued for the area. Residents are advised to be aware of the situation, with more information available from health officials and local news outlets, including FOX 5 Atlanta .
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Category: safety Published: August 3, 2026 Source: FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News Reading time: 1 min
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