Local organization Appalachia Georgia Friends of the Bears (AGFOB) is reminding the public that March marks the time for black bears to emerge from their dens, according to a release by the nonprofit.
Appalachia Georgia Friends of the Bears: follow these steps to avoid attracting black bears
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