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GRADY COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) — The Grady County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) is celebrating the return of their K-9 named Ares.

GCSO said in a Facebook post that Ares made a full recovery after an unexpected medical emergency last week. GCSO said Ares is back to work.

GCSO shared the following statement in their Facebook post:

“Ares is healthy, happy, and ready to get back to doing what he does best, serving and protecting our community. Welcome back, partner!”

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