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October 14, 2026

Georgia Confirms 22nd Measles Case Of 2026 As Health Officials Urge Vaccination

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The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed another measles case, bringing the state’s total to 22 cases so far in 2026, more than double the 10 cases reported during all of 2025.

October 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

West Nile Virus Cases Rise To 17 In Georgia As Mosquito Season Continues

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The number of confirmed human cases of West Nile virus in Georgia has more than doubled over the past month, prompting state health officials to remind residents that mosquito season is not over.

October 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Free Breast Exams Offered At Chattooga County Health Department October 16

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The Chattooga County Health Department will offer free breast exams for qualifying uninsured and underinsured women age 40 and older on Friday, October 16.

October 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Rabies Vaccine Bait Drops Begin This Month Across Northwest Georgia

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Residents across northwest Georgia may begin noticing low-flying aircraft this month as the U.S. Department of Agriculture moves ahead with its annual oral rabies vaccination campaign, including bait distribution in Chattooga County.

October 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

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 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

USDA To Drop Oral Rabies Vaccine Baits Across Chattooga County In October

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Residents in Chattooga County can expect to see low-flying aircraft again this fall as the U.S. Department of Agriculture prepares for another oral rabies vaccine bait distribution across Northwest Georgia in October.

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.