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Many THANKS to ALL Who Have Served!
We are CLOSED Wednesday, November 11th in honor of VETERANS DAY.
This applies to our district office in Dalton and all public health departments, programs, and services – including WIC and Environmental Health – in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield counties.
This also includes The Living Bridge Center clinics in Canton, Dalton, and Gainesville.
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UPDATE - Fri., 11/6: All public health facilities in Fannin County reopened this morning. Thank you!
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Blue Ridge, GA — Due to weather-related conditions, the Fannin County Health Department, WIC services, and Environmental Health Office are closed today, Thursday, November 5, 2026.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate the community’s understanding.
For updates, please visit us here on the North Georgia Health District website, www.nghd.org, or follow our social media channels on Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
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North GA - In observance of the state holiday, all Public Health Facilities in North Georgia Health District 1-2 in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield counties will be closed Monday, October 12.⠀
This includes:
• All County Health Departments
• Environmental Health offices
• Children with Special Needs services
• WIC offices
• The District office
• The Living Bridge Center clinics in Canton, Dalton, and Gainesville
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Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, October 13. Thank you!
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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
North Georgia Health District 1-2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Rabies Vaccine Bait Drops Scheduled for Parts of North Georgia
NORTH GA — Residents in parts of Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield counties may notice low-flying aircraft this October as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) distributes oral rabies vaccine baits to help protect raccoons and prevent the spread of rabies.
Helicopter distribution was scheduled to begin on or about October 7, 2026, including in Dalton and Tunnel Hill. Airplane distribution across the broader vaccination area is scheduled to begin on or about October 20, 2026. Aerial bait drops are expected to last about one week.
More than 500,000 vaccine baits will be distributed across the broader Georgia vaccination area. The baits are small packets containing liquid vaccine, coated with an oily, fish-scented substance that attracts raccoons. Each bait displays a toll-free information number.
If you find a bait:
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Leave it alone so wildlife can find it.
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If an intact bait must be moved, wear gloves or use a towel to place it in nearby woods or brush. Wash your hands afterward.
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Do not try to remove a bait from your pet’s mouth. You could be bitten and exposed to the vaccine. Eating several baits may cause temporary stomach upset in pets.
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If you come into contact with the liquid vaccine, wash the affected area immediately and contact your local health department for guidance.
For questions about the bait drops, call USDA at 1-866-487-3297 or visit https://www.aphis.usda.gov/national-wildlife-programs/rabies.
To find public health services, find your local North Georgia county health department at www.nghd.org.
Please note: 2026 Fall ORV Notification Letter
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