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Rabid goat confirmed in North Hall
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A rabid goat was confirmed in the Baker Circle area of North Hall on Saturday, the second confirmed case in Hall County this year.

The goat was shipped to the University of Georgia in Athens and confirmed to be infected Friday.

Positive alert signs will be posted in the area where the rabid goat was located. If you live in this area or you see an animal acting abnormally, contact Hall County Animal Services at 770-531-6830, or during nonworking hours call
Hall County Dispatch at 770-536-8812.

Animal owners are encouraged to vaccinate their domesticated pets for rabies. Vaccines are available Tuesday through Friday at the Hall County Animal Shelter at 1688 Barber Road, Gainesville, 678-450-1587.