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Otwell Middle School hosts very first show hog, agriculture program continues to grow
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Otwell Middle School is home to many different animals that are part of their Agriculture Science program. Students behind gate from left, Michael Stephens, Cale Cochran, Joshua Cramer, Alyssa Nistal, Joseph Stevens, Presley Molter, Conrad Pritzlaff. Students in front of gate from left, Alina Raccuglia, Carla Sapere, Ella Cowan, Chloe Bagby, Abagail Walther, Stella Previto, Maverick Roam. - photo by For the FCN
Otwell Middle School welcomed its very first pigs this year in September. The school currently holds three market hogs, Barbie Q, Pluto and Tyrone, using them as contributing factors to the students’ learning.
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Forsyth County helps rescue more than 260 dogs, cats from hoarding situation
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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
Hundreds of dogs and cats were found neglected in northwest Georgia this week, and groups from Forsyth County are now caring for some of the animals. The dogs are not yet available for adoption, but donations can be made at the Furkids website, PayPal to info@furkids.org or Venmo @furkidsinc.
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