Authorities have confirmed in North Hall 2009’s 19th positive rabies case.

On Dec. 30, a skunk came in contact with two calves in the Elmer Truelove Road area.

The skunk was shipped to the Georgia Public Health Lab-Virology Section in Decatur.

On Dec. 31, Hall County Animal Services was advised that the skunk was positive for rabies. Positive alert signs will be posted in the area where the rabid skunk was located.

Call Animal Services at 770-531-6831 or during nonworking hours call Hall County Dispatch at 770-531-6830 if you see an animal acting abnormally.

Animal owners are encouraged to vaccinate their pets and livestock for rabies.

Vaccines are available at the Hall County Animal Shelter for $10. Contact: Mike Ledford, Animal Services director, 770-531-6831 Hall County Animal Shelter, 1688 Barber Road, Gainesville; 678-450-1587.