Over the past few weeks, communities across Georgia have been rocked by several dog attacks. These incidents highlight the dangers posed by aggressive, poorly trained canines in the Peach State. Each year, numerous victims are disfigured or killed by dangerous dogs, and families are left with lifelong trauma. While dog bite lawsuits in Cobb County may provide compensation and a sense of justice, there is no way to rewind time and prevent these attacks from occurring. 

Deputy Mauled in the Face and Arm By Savage Dog in Georgia

On April 1st of 2025, a deputy in Georgia got a nasty surprise when approaching a residence. As he stood outside, the homeowner opened their door – and suddenly a dog jumped onto the deputy with no warning or provocation. Within seconds, the deputy was savagely mauled across the face and arm. Although he tried to free himself, the dog managed to cause severe damage. Finally, the dog fled back into the home, leaving the law enforcement officer with serious injuries. 

Children are particularly vulnerable to dog attacks in Georgia. These pack animals often try to establish their dominance over toddlers, and this can have catastrophic consequences. Every dog owner in Georgia should be extremely careful when allowing their animals to come into contact with small children. If they fail in this basic duty of care, they may face both criminal and civil consequences in court. 

Man Accused of Cruelty to Children in the Second Degree

In March of 2025, various sources reported that a man in Georgia had been arrested for “cruelty to children in the second degree.” This charge stemmed from an earlier incident involving a dog. For whatever reason, a 3-year-old child was at the man’s home – along with his dog. Local police say this dog was known to be aggressive and that the owner knew that the animal would be likely to attack the child.