A fox that attacked a dog on Springer Drive in Griffin tested positive for rabies. City and state health officials are urging pet vaccinations and caution.

An 88-year-old Marietta woman says Medicare listed her as deceased, canceling coverage and blocking a needed rehab transfer while officials fix the error.

A couple in Dallas, Ga., is receiving rabies post‑exposure treatment after an adopted dog from the Cedartown shelter tested positive; their other pets are quarantined. Authorities are investigating.