Large bear sighted near North Georgia, officials say

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GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The Department of Natural Resources is tracking a bear roaming around metro Atlanta.

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People in downtown Gainesville spotted the bear on Sunday.

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Police want everyone to know they are not in danger.

Officials are asking people to not feed the bear as it makes its way home.

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Wildlife management believes the same animal tried to break into some businesses in Alpharetta, just last month.

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