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October 12, 2026

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.

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.

July 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

West Nile Virus concerns have public health officials reminding about mosquito-bite prevention

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Public health officials are urging Northwest Georgia residents to take precautions against mosquito bites as the 2026 West Nile virus season gets underway earlier and more aggressively than it has in more than two decades.

June 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Mosquito Population Expected To Surge Across Georgia This Summer

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Georgians may want to keep the bug spray handy this summer as experts warn that mosquito populations are expected to be especially active across the state.