The Georgia poultry industry is facing a threat known as bird flu, after the Georgia Department of Agriculture confirmed a positive case at a commercial poultry operation.

Georgia officials announced Wednesday that a second commercial poultry flock in the state had been found with a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).

Another case of bird flu has been confirmed on a Georgia farm, this time hitting a larger poultry operation near the site of the state’s first commercial case. The second case was caught through “routine,

Georgia’s $7.75 billion commercial poultry industry – one of the largest in the nation – was working Tuesday to keep bird flu from spreading after a case was confirmed in an operation in Elbert County.

Georgia officials have confirmed a first-ever case of the bird flu in a commercial poultry operation in the state.

Bird flu is leading to major egg shortages and price hikes at supermarkets. Here's what experts say about whether it's still safe to eat eggs — assuming you can find them!

Eggs are expensive, if you can even find them at your local grocery store, and prices are only expected to climb this year. The main factor that has sent egg prices rising is the bird flu, which may draw a whole new concern to your mind: are eggs even safe to eat right now?

The ongoing bird flu outbreak is driving up egg prices, which had led to a nationwide shortage. When buying eggs, choose only refrigerated eggs and refrigerate them immediately once they are brought home.