Authorities urge caution after dead bat tests positive for rabies in DeKalb County

Health authorities are asking residents in DeKalb County to watch their pets after a dead bat tested positive for rabies.Authorities say the bat was found in the area around Terry Mill Road and tested positive on Aug. 21.Georgia is a rabies-endemic state, which means the virus can be found in wildlife year-round. Officials say that means it's important for residents to make sure their pets are up-to-date on their vaccinations and avoid animals that may be behaving in unusual ways.In July, a dead