“Once that rabies virus gets into the brain of the animal – in this case, a beaver – they just act crazy,” one official said.
Georgia girl attacked by rabid beaver while swimming in Lake Lanier
A rabid beaver bit a girl as she was swimming in Lake Lanier near Gainesville, Georgia, the first such attack in decades, officials said.
Ga. government heading for another $5 billion budget surplus
Georgia will collect another $5 billion in surplus revenue, which could leave lawmakers with more than $10 billion in extra cash — about $1,000 for every Georgia resident.
Iraq Vet Stole Humvee Before Smashing it into Building at Fort Stewart, Prosecutors Say
The man charged with plowing a Humvee into the 3rd Infantry Division’s headquarters building at Fort Stewart, Georgia, is a retired Iraq war veteran, Army officials said.
DECAL, Path2College to Award Four Georgia Children with Money for College
ATLANTA, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — For the ninth year, the Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) and Georgia’s Path2College 529 Plan have partnered to offer Georgia children an …
Georgia state lawmaker switches to GOP, cites education, crime
A Georgia state lawmaker switched to the Republican Party on Tuesday, citing her disagreements with Democratic policies on education and public safety. State Rep. Mesha Mainor, who represents a swath …
Giant rabid beaver attacks Georgia girl swimming in lake
A rabid beaver bit a young girl while she was swimming in a northeast Georgia lake, local news outlets reported. Kevin Beucker, field supervisor for Hall County Animal Control, told WDUN-AM that the …
Still in the money: Georgia government will pocket another $5 billion budget surplus
Georgia will collect another $5 billion in surplus revenue after the just-concluded budget year. Numbers announced Wednesday by the state Revenue Department show that taxes matched last year’s $33 …
Kia to invest $200M in Georgia plant to build electric SUVs
ATLANTA >> Kia Corp. will invest $200 million in its Georgia factory to begin producing an electric-powered SUV, the company announced Wednesday.
Judge grants mental evaluation for Georgia veteran charged with crashing into Army post’s offices
A federal judge has agreed to order a mental evaluation for a former Army soldier charged with crashing a military Humvee into an office building for base commanders at Fort Stewart in southeastern …