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August 3, 2026

Chattooga County Businesses Earn High Health Inspection Scores in Late July

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The Chattooga County Environmental Health Department has released its latest health inspection scores for the second half of July, with local restaurants, lodging facilities and recreational sites earning strong marks.

July 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia DPH Urges Parents to Make Sure Students Are Up to Date on Immunizations Before School Starts

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With the first day of school approaching for Chattooga County students, the Georgia Department of Public Health is encouraging parents to make sure their children’s immunizations and required health records are up to date before classes begin.

July 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Health Officials Urge Precautions Against Cyclosporiasis

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The Georgia Department of Public Health is urging residents to take extra precautions when purchasing, preparing and eating fresh fruits and vegetables to help prevent cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora.

July 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Department Of Public Health Urges Safe And Healthy Fourth Of July Weekend

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The Georgia Department of Public Health is reminding Georgians and visitors to stay safe and healthy while celebrating the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

May 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia DPH Confirms Three New Measles Cases In Metro Atlanta Family

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The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed three new measles cases involving members of a metro Atlanta family who recently traveled internationally.

February 23, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

DPH Confirms Measles Case in Georgia; Second Reported Case in 2026

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The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated resident of Bryan County. While there is no history of international travel, officials say the individual recently traveled out of state, and DPH is currently notifying those who may have been exposed and are at increased risk of developing the virus.

February 14, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

February is American Heart Month: NWGA Public Health Urges Heart-Healthy Habits

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February is American Heart Month, an annual observance focused on raising awareness about cardiovascular health and encouraging habits that protect the heart.

January 25, 2026

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Northwest Health District, County Health Departments to Close Monday Ahead of Hazardous Weather

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The Georgia Department of Public Health’s Northwest Health District office in Rome and health departments across 11 Northwest Georgia counties will be closed Monday, January 26, due to anticipated hazardous weather.

Counties included in the closure are Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Paulding, Polk, and Walker. Residents needing services are encouraged to plan ahead and monitor official updates for reopening information once conditions improve.

January 13, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Georgia DPH Confirms First Measles Case of 2026 in Unvaccinated Infant

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The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed the state’s first measles case of 2026 involving an infant who was too young to receive the routine measles vaccination. Health officials say the baby, who lives in Georgia’s Coastal Health District, contracted the virus while traveling internationally and is now the focus of an exposure investigation.

January 8, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Georgia Health Officials Raise Alarm as Vaping Persists Among Teens and Young Adults

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Public health leaders across Georgia are renewing warnings about vaping as e-cigarette use remains a major concern for teens and young adults, even as prevention campaigns expand in schools and communities.