Georgia Department of Natural Resources
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Northeast Georgia News
UPDATE: Bald Eagle Dies from Lead Poisoning
Georgia Department of Natural Resources Communications Manager Mark McKinnon confirms to Grady Newsource that the eagle was not shot but rather died from lead poisoning. “No foul play is expected now. There is currently no investigation. Just an unfortunate event,” McKinnon said. Upon further examination, the pellets were found in…
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Madison County
Annual Madison County Toy Ride To Be Held In Honor Of Officer
COVID-19 has impacted many events nationwide, but this year, the annual Madison County Toy Ride will be different for more reasons than this. In early September, an officer of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources was struck and killed by a car. Capt. Stan Elrod will be honored at the…
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In-Depth
GA House Bill 160 Could Lift Ban on Trapping Raccoons
ATHENS, GA - If passed House bill 160 will lift a 35 year old ban on trapping raccoons in Northeast Georgia.