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October 6, 2026

Pinktober Event Planned At Chattooga County Health Department

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The Chattooga County Health Department will host a Breast Cancer Awareness Event on Friday, October 16, offering information, resources and assistance to area residents during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The “Pinktober in Chattooga” event will be held from 8 AM until 1 PM at the health department, located at 60 Farrar Drive in Summerville.

Activities and services will include breast exams for those who choose to receive one, assistance with mammogram paperwork, information about scheduling a mammogram, goody bags, limited breast cancer awareness T-shirts and light refreshments.

Organizers say early detection is an important part of protecting women’s health and are encouraging residents to take advantage of the opportunity to learn more about available screening resources.

The event includes services for uninsured or underinsured individuals age 40 and older, with eligibility guidelines applying.

The event is open to the public. For additional information, contact the Chattooga County Health Department at 706-857-3471.

October 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Northwest Georgia Health Officials Urge Residents To Get Flu Shots By End Of October

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With flu season approaching, Northwest Georgia public health officials are encouraging residents to get their annual influenza vaccination, preferably before the end of October.
Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the Georgia Department of Public Health’s 10-county Northwest Health District, says everyone six months of age and older should receive a flu vaccine unless their healthcare provider advises otherwise.

October 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Five New Measles Cases Confirmed In Georgia

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The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed five additional cases of measles, bringing the state’s total to 21 cases so far in 2026.

October 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Restaurants And Lodging Facility Earn High Health Inspection Scores

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The latest round of environmental health inspections in Chattooga County produced strong results, with all six food service and tourist accommodation inspections conducted during the second half of September receiving scores of 96 or higher.

September 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

West Nile Virus Infections Increasing Across Georgia

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The Georgia Department of Public Health is warning residents to continue protecting themselves against mosquito bites as West Nile virus infections increase across the state.

September 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Three Chattooga County Establishments Earn Perfect Environmental Health Inspection Scores

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Three Chattooga County establishments inspected during the first half of September received perfect scores of 100 from Environmental Health inspectors.

September 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Measles Outbreak Grows To 10 Cases At Metro Atlanta Daycare

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The Georgia Department of Public Health says two additional measles cases have been confirmed in connection with an outbreak at a metro Atlanta daycare, bringing the outbreak total to 10 cases.

September 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Measles Outbreak Grows To Eight Cases; 14 Confirmed Statewide This Year

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The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed three additional measles cases connected to the current metro Atlanta outbreak, bringing the number of cases associated with that outbreak to eight.

August 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Measles Outbreak Linked To Metro Atlanta Daycare

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Georgia health officials have confirmed four additional cases of measles connected to a daycare in metro Atlanta, bringing the state’s reported total to 11 cases so far in 2026.

August 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Confirms Seventh Measles Case Of 2026

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The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed another case of measles, bringing the state’s total to seven cases so far in 2026.