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May 20, 2026

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.

April 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

AdventHealth Redmond Opens New Heart, Lung and Vascular Institute

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Community members across Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama will soon have access to expanded heart care through the new AdventHealth Redmond Heart, Lung and Vascular Institute.

January 28, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Flu Activity Declines Nationwide, but ER Visits Rise for School-Aged Children, CDC Says

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Flu activity across the United States is beginning to decline, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but emergency room visits among school-aged children are increasing.