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New case of bird flu detected in South Georgia backyard flock, agriculture officials say
14+ hour, 24+ min ago (215+ words) Officials with the Georgia Department of Agriculture say they have confirmed a new case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a backyard flock in the southern part of the state. Authorities report that the affected flock, comprising dozens of chickens,…...
Pilgrim's to build $400 M chicken plant in Walker County
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (130+ words) WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) " Pilgrim's is planning to building a $400 million multi-phase prepared foods facility in Walker County, Governor Brian Kemp says. This new facility will be built at the Walker County Business Park in La Fayette, providing more than…...