Worker Spots Bear Near Augusta

This week…a stranger in town.

A worker for a neighborhood association near Augusta looked up, not to see a friend or neighbor, but a bear strolling down a street.

The bear sighting at the residential area near Lake Thurmond has prompted homeowners to make sure they don’t leave out pet food or garbage in their yards; bears most often become a threat to residents when they spot a tasty treat.

Black bears are most often found in the northern portions of Georgia and South Carolina, but they sometimes tend to wander away along creeks and other waterways.

No word on where the bear might be at this point.

Bears in Catoosa County

A mother bear and her two cubs were spotted this morning near an elementary school in Catoosa County. The Department of Natural Resources says the bears migrate west each year. While they’re not considered dangerous, DNR and local law enforcement are closely following their progress. Because it’s a natural process, the bears will remain undisturbed unless they pose a threat to public safety.