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Georgia health officials are urging diners who visited a Longhorn Steakhouse in Perry between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Oct. 7 to check their vaccination status. A confirmed measles case in Macon County was infectious during this visit. Symptoms may appear within three weeks, and the virus can linger in the air for up to two hours.
An African serval cat that had been on the loose in Decatur, Illinois, for several weeks has been captured by Macon County Animal Control and Care Center. The wild cat is now in animal control custody while legal issues regarding its possession are addressed. The serval will not be euthanized and will remain in animal control until further decisions are made.
A man in Macon County suffered severe injuries and is in critical condition after an explosion in his Franklin home. The man's wife reported that he was making gunpowder when the explosion occurred.
Authorities in Macon County, North Carolina, seized 24 Great Danes from a breeding mill where they were being kept in poor conditions. The dogs were found living in filth and suffering from various health issues. The owner of the breeding mill has been charged with animal cruelty. The dogs are now in the care of a local animal rescue organization.