The state of Georgia is experiencing an increase in human-wildlife encounters due to the combined effects of climate change and urbanization. Prolonged droughts, a direct result of climate change, are diminishing the availability of food and water in natural habitats, compelling animals such as black bears to venture into urban and suburban regions in search of sustenance. This issue is further compounded by rapid urbanization, which places additional strain on ecosystems, leading to more frequent and often negative interactions between humans and wildlife.