Clairmont Heights Civic Association

From Decatur News Online: "This week the Decatur Heights neighborhood in the northern portion of Decatur has been abuzz with coyote talk. Neighbors have reported coyote sightings as well of the death of a pet dog from a coyote attack.... Because they are wily, it is difficult to verify the sightings and actions of coyotes, even here in the densest urban area in the state. So we tracked down an expert to find out more.  Michael Ellis founder and director of AWARE (Atlanta Wild Animal Rescue Effort), a non-profit organization whose goal is to "to preserve and restore wildlife and its habitat through education and wildlife rehabilitation," according to its website, spoke to us on Wednesday afternoon. Decatur and DeKalb Animal Control departments refer every call they receive regarding coyotes to AWARE. So Ellis has the scoop on coyotes among us...." Read more.