Experts say the spread of Bird Flu from one human to another is rare ... follow WALB on Facebook and X (Twitter). For more South Georgia news, download the WALB News app from the Apple Store or Google ...

Extreme weather events could also displace bird habitats, change the way they access food, and consequently impact the way ...

The Georgia Department of Agriculture announced it had detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, sometimes called ...

A highly contagious strain of bird flu has been detected in a non-commercial, backyard flock of ducks and chickens in Georgia, state agriculture officials said Friday.

There, they blanket oceanside cliffs and rocky outcroppings, breeding in enormous colonies before flying back south for ... an expert on avian influenza at the University of Georgia.

The CDC reports that there are 65 confirmed cases of bird flu in the US, so far none in Georgia. But many are at risk for exposure. Experts say those with backyard chickens should wear appropriate ...

In October 2023, the GBI discovered the remains of 17 human bodies and the remains of a dog and cat at Johnsons Funeral Home in Coffee County. A city council meeting ended in a heated argument ...