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Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Officials to distribute oral rabies vaccine baits in Georgia beginning in late October (wdef.com) — Dalton neighborhoods will see low-flying helicopters around October 7 as federal wildlife crews drop oral rabies vaccine baits to protect raccoons and help stop the virus from spreading west. More than 500,000 baits will be scattered across northwest Georgia, including Whitfield County, and residents are urged not to disturb them, handle any with gloves, and contact health officials if exposed to the liquid vaccine.
2. Dalton Police seek phone theft suspect (wdef.com) — Dalton Police are asking residents to help identify a man accused of stealing an iPhone Pro Max 17 from a customer playing video machines at a 4th Avenue convenience store. Surveillance footage captured detailed images of the suspect's clothing, beard, tattoo, and actions, and officers are urging anyone who recognizes him to call Officer Guillermo Castillo.
3. Cat tests positive for rabies, attacks 2 in Norcross, officials say (fox5atlanta.com) — Dalton residents should prepare for helicopter rabies vaccine drops beginning around October 7, when crews will scatter baits across Whitfield County to protect wildlife and reduce human risk. The statewide effort follows a confirmed rabid cat attack in Norcross and will use more than 500,000 oral vaccine baits, with officials urging anyone bitten by suspicious animals to seek immediate medical care and report exposures.
4. Georgia Middle Schooler Launches Podcast To Explain The Basics Of Football To Teen Girls (gpb.org) — A Hammond Creek Middle School seventh grader in Dalton has launched a podcast called "SEC Football for Teen Girls" to help newcomers understand the basics of the game. Her first episode breaks down rules, scoring, and key terms so local girls—and even parents—can feel more confident cheering on their favorite SEC teams this season.
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