Overview

• The alligator was first reported near the drive-thru on Sept. 26 and remained through the weekend, drawing crowds.
• Bystanders attempted to restrain the animal with duct tape and other makeshift tools before authorities intervened.
• The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office said local animal control could not safely handle the large gator and sought a licensed trapper.
• By about 8:30 p.m. Sunday, a trapper captured the reptile and relocated it to a private pond in Laurens County.
• Officials reported no injuries and reiterated that feeding, harassing, or removing alligators is illegal in Georgia, as residents called for faster wildlife response.