It s tick season in Georgia. How to prepare and stay safe
It s practically tick season year round in the South, but tick activity does increase as we get closer to the summer months. Author: Katelyn Sabater (13WMAZ) Updated: 7:14 PM EDT April 28, 2021
MACON, Ga. Ticks always pose a risk in the state of Georgia, but the little creatures become more active this time of year as the weather becomes warmer.
Kristen Baugh grew up loving the Georgia outdoors, especially the summers. Every time before I went inside, we had to do a tick check, said Baugh.
“Tick checks” are now a routine her 3-year-old son Liam knows well.