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Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
- Time: 10 AM - 1 PM
- Location: Thrive Canton at The Mill on Etowah, 225 Reformation Parkway, Suite 200, Canton, GA 30114
Free Course for Real Estate Professionals: Hosted by Cherokee County Water & Sewerage Authority, Cherokee County Stormwater Management, and Cherokee County Environmental Health.
As part of professional development, realtors are invited to attend "Septic System and the Home", a free class that offers valuable insights into the workings of septic systems. This informative session will equip real estate professionals with the knowledge necessary to effectively guide their clients regarding septic systems and property disclosures.
Participants will earn 3 CEUs upon completion of the class, enhancing their credentials and knowledge base.
RSVP Information
To secure your spot, please RSVP by March 21st to https://tinyurl.com/caor-form.
Course Overview
The "Septic System and the Home" class delves into several essential topics that will empower realtors to better assist their clients. Key subjects covered include:
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Stock PhotoChatsworth, GA - During a recent incident in the Clear Creek Village Subdivision in Chatsworth, a family encountered a raccoon in their backyard, leading to multiple injuries.
On Saturday, August 17th, sometime between 6 and 7 p.m., the family's children were playing with the raccoon, which resulted in one child being scratched. Subsequently, the mother and father attempted to remove the animal but were also scratched and were bitten.
All family members are now receiving post-exposure prophylaxis as a precaution.
According to Krista Ray of Murray County Environmental Health, this serves as a reminder to the public to avoid handling wild animals, as they can carry diseases such as rabies. Rabies, if left untreated, is almost always fatal. Additionally, it is essential to ensure that pets are up to date on their rabies vaccinations to protect both them and their owners from potential exposure.
Stay safe by avoiding contact with unfamiliar animals and by keeping pets vaccinated against rabies.
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North GA - Shannon Bradburn, a seasoned veteran in the field of Environmental Health, has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2024 Environmental Health Specialist All-Star Award for the North Georgia Health District. The Environmental Health Office of the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) recently created this award to recognize an outstanding Environmental Health Specialist in each of the 18 public health districts in Georgia. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Shannon's unwavering dedication and unparalleled expertise have set him apart as a leader in his field in the North Georgia Health District.
A native of Fannin County, Shannon has been a pivotal Fannin County Environmental Health team member for the past 17 years. In September 2022, Shannon was promoted to Fannin County Environmental Health Manager, where he has excelled in his responsibilities.
Before working in Fannin County, Shannon started his career as an Environmental Health Specialist in Cherokee County. He also took on environmental health roles in Gilmer and Pickens counties.
All along the way, Shannon proved his mettle.
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Jasper, GA – On Friday, April 19, the Pickens County Environmental Health office was notified that two residents were attacked by a rabies-infected stray cat in the Bethany-Salem area. The incident occurred at a home in the vicinity of Mountain Lake Drive off Henderson Mountain Road, prompting immediate action from county Animal Control.
Upon investigating the incident, Animal Control discovered that the same stray cat that attacked the two individuals in the Mountain Lake Drive area had also bitten another person nearby in the area of South Woods Court. Suspecting rabies, Animal Control took the cat to a local veterinarian for testing.
Subsequent tests confirmed the cat's positive rabies status. Therefore, all three bite victims are now undergoing necessary post-exposure treatment. Reports of stray cats in the area have raised concerns, prompting Pickens County Environmental Health officials to issue an alert urging residents to be vigilant.
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