The Brief Fulton County health officials confirmed a rabid raccoon in the Sandy Springs/Dunwoody area after tests came back positive. At least one person had direct contact with the animal, prompting medical and public health warnings across north Fulton County. A rabid raccoon discovered in north Fulton County has prompted health officials to warn residents after at least one person made direct contact with the infected animal. What we know:The Fulton County Board of Health confirmed that a raccoon found July 26 in the Sandy Springs/Dunwoody area tested positive for rabies. Animal removal requests go through Fulton County Animal Services at 404-613-0358.