Greene County middle school closes to address bat issue - Alabama's News Leader

GREENE COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — Robert Brown Middle School in Greene County will be closed Friday, February 23 due to the presence of bats.

In a public letter, Greene County Schools Superintendent Dr. Corey Jones said the issue begin in 2021. Conserv Wildlife Services was called in to remove bats from the premises and a barrier was installed to stop them from coming back.

Jones said that despite these efforts, a bat was sighted at the school on Friday, 16, 2024 and again February 21. He said that Conserv Wildlife Services was called again and has been working on the issue.

Jones said the school will close Friday out of an abundance of caution for its students and employees. He said the school will be thoroughly assessed and necessary measures will be implemented to address the situation.

Jones said an update will be provided on Sunday, February 25.

The Alabama Department of Public Health issued a warning Thursday, asking people not to handle bats due to the risk of contracting rabies.

The health department said bats, along with raccoons, are the primary reservoirs for rabies in Alabama.

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