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Rabies confirmed in dead bat found in DeKalb County
By Sabrina Castro at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 2, 2026
· 2 min read
A dead bat found near in the Stone Mountain area of DeKalb County tested positive for rabies on Thursday.Georgia is recognized as a rabies endemic state, meaning the virus is present throughout the year.[DOWNLOAD:Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]DeKalb County typically reports sever...
Key takeaway [DOWNLOAD:Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]DeKalb County typically reports several rabies cases a year, a disease affecting the brain.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A dead bat found near in the Stone Mountain area of DeKalb County tested positive for rabies on Thursday.Georgia is recognized as a rabies endemic state, meaning the virus is present throughout the year.[DOWNLOAD:Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]DeKalb County typically reports sever...
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