Dog Disease Outbreaks in Georgia

Evans

Rabid bat found in a home on Frog Hollow Court, Evans, Columbia County

Griffin

Raccoon tested positive after fighting two dogs, Oxford Drive area of Griffin; dogs revaccinated and under observation. Separate incident from the May Spalding County case

Leesburg, Lee County

Gainesville, Hall County

Lake Lanier, suspected bloom at the Six Mile Embayment

Griffin, Spalding County

LaFayette, Walker County

Walker County Animal Shelter closed 30+ days, surrendered litter positive

Gainesville, Hall County

Hephzibah

Rabid bat, incident with a resident's cat, Hephzibah-McBean Road area, Richmond County

Moultrie

Fox tested positive, central Colquitt County; exact location not disclosed, pinned at county seat

Athens, Clarke County

Clarkesville, Habersham County

Moultrie, Colquitt County

Moultrie-Colquitt County Humane Society closed for sanitizing

Is there a dog disease outbreak in Georgia right now?

ParvoMaps is currently tracking 10 active reports in Georgia, most commonly parvovirus. Reports stay marked active for a set window per disease, then move to historical.

What dog diseases have been reported in Georgia?

Reports in Georgia cover parvovirus, rabies, blue-green algae, distemper, drawn from news coverage, health department notices and community reports.

How do I know if a report near me is still current?

Every report carries the date it happened and a link to its source. Each disease has its own active window — blue-green algae advisories expire in 30 days, parvo reports stay active for a year — so a pin marked active is one still worth acting on.