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February 28, 2026

AARP Georgia Honors 21 Lawmakers Who Serve as Family Caregivers

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AARP Georgia recently recognized 21 members of the Georgia General Assembly who are also family caregivers, highlighting the personal responsibilities many lawmakers carry while shaping policy at the Capitol.

February 26, 2026

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Atrium Health Floyd Lifts Temporary Masking and Visitor Restrictions

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Atrium Health Floyd has lifted the temporary masking and visitor restrictions that had been in place since December, citing a steady decline in respiratory illness cases among patients and staff.

February 23, 2026

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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 20, 2026

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New & Living Way Church and Highland Rivers Behavioral Health to Host Suicide Prevention Training in Rome

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Residents from across Northwest Georgia are invited to attend a free suicide prevention training this weekend at New & Living Way Church in Rome.

February 19, 2026

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Second Annual Chattooga County Health Fair Set for April 18

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The Second Annual Chattooga County Health Fair will return this spring, offering residents access to free health resources, screenings, and educational vendors in one convenient location.

February 16, 2026

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Chattooga County Health Inspection Scores – First Half of February, 2026

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The Chattooga County Environmental Health Department has released health inspection results for the first half of February 2026, showing a range of scores for local food service establishments in Summerville and Trion.

February 14, 2026

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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.

February 14, 2026

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Georgia House OKs Bill Allowing Pharmacists to Prescribe HIV Prevention Drugs

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A bill aimed at expanding access to HIV prevention medication has cleared the Georgia House, moving the state one step closer to allowing pharmacists to play a larger role in preventing new HIV infections.

February 12, 2026

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Georgia Hospitals Prepare for $218 Million Rural Health Transformation Rollout

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Georgia’s hospitals are getting ready for the money by treating it like a competitive, time-boxed grant opportunity rather than a bailout. The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH), which applied for and will manage the funds, is setting up a grant process where eligible providers must apply and show their projects “cannot maintain the status quo,” with the dollars needing to be allocated by October 2026.

February 2, 2026

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Subway Locations Earn Perfect Health Inspection Scores in Late January Checks

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Two Subway locations in Chattooga County received perfect scores in the latest round of health inspections released by the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department for the last half of January 2026.

SUBWAY 13814 at 9880 Commerce Street earned a score of 100 on its January 29, 2026 inspection.

SUBWAY 33504 at 13427 Highway 27 also received a 100 on its January 22, 2026 inspection. Both locations are permitted as food service establishments in Chattooga County.

Should you ever have a complaint about any food service or tourist accommodation operating in Chattooga County, you may register that complaint by calling the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department at 706-857-3377.

The two Subway locations were the only health inspections reported for the last half of January.