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How did armadillos end up in Northeast Georgia?
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An armadillo was spotted in the wild by Elizabeth Yorker in Warthen, Georgia. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Yorker
Donnie Brown, who has lived in Hall for the past 40 years, said he started seeing armadillos in Gainesville three years ago, but only rarely. Now, he said his armadillos sightings have become as frequent as his opossum encounters.
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Some of the 260 rescued dogs still need a home, treatment in Forsyth County
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More than 260 dogs were rescued in Dade County on July 1, 2025. Photo courtesy of Furkids Animal Rescue and Shelters
After taking in dozens of injured and abandoned dogs from a Dade County backyard breeder, Furkids and Forsyth County Animal Control are getting them adopted.
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