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North Georgia - ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐ข๐๐๐๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐ก๐ ๐ฃ๐จ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ฆ, ๐ฆ๐๐ฅ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ฆ, ๐๐ก๐ ๐ฃ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ฆ will be ๐๐๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐ ๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐, ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐. ๐ณ, for Labor Day.
This closure includes our district office in Dalton and county ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ต ๐๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐, ๐๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ป๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ต, ๐๐ต๐ถ๐น๐ฑ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ต, ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐น, and ๐ช๐๐ services in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield counties, as well as ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ด๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ clinics in Canton, Dalton, and Gainesville.
We will ๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ฃ๐๐ก ๐ผ๐ป ๐ง๐๐ฒ๐๐ฑ๐ฎ๐, ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐. ๐ด!
Wishing everyone a ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐, ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ต๐, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ!
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September 4, 2026
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ATLANTA โ The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed three additional measles cases associated with the measles case confirmed August 18, for a total of 8 cases associated with the current outbreak. This outbreak is associated with a daycare setting in the metro Atlanta area; the children were either unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated. DPH is working to notify individuals who may have been exposed to the virus and are at an increased risk of developing measles.
Measles symptoms typically appear 7 to 14 days after exposure to the virus, but may range from 4 to 21 days. Symptoms usually start with high fever, cough, runny nose, and watery eyes. Then a rash of tiny red spots breaks out, usually starting at the head and spreading to the rest of the body.
The MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine can prevent measles and rubella. The vaccine is safe and effective, and parents with questions about the vaccine or the vaccination schedule can consult their physician. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that children receive their first dose of MMR vaccine between 12 and 15 months of age and a second dose between 4 and 6 years of age.
Anyone who becomes sick or thinks they may have been exposed to measles should follow this guidance:
- Contact your healthcare provider immediately and let them know that you may have been exposed to measles. If you do not have a doctor, please call the DPH Acute Disease Epidemiology Section at 404-657-2588 during business hours, Monday through Friday, or 1-866-PUB-HLTH (1-866-782-4584) after hours on evenings and weekends.
- DO NOT go to the doctorโs office, the hospital, or a public health clinic without FIRST calling to let them know about your possible contact with measles. Your healthcare provider or public health nurse will advise you on what to do.
- Stay at home and avoid contact with other people, especially babies less than 1 year of age or people with weakened immune systems.
DPH urges healthcare providers to maintain heightened awareness of measles. If you suspect measles in a patient, notify public health immediately by calling 866-PUB-HLTH (866-782-4584).
Including these additional cases, there have been 14 measles cases in Georgia in 2026. There were 10 confirmed measles cases in Georgia in 2025.
For more information about measles, log on to https://dph.georgia.gov/epidemiology/acute-disease-epidemiology/vaccine-preventable-diseases/measles or https://www.cdc.gov/measles/index.html.
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NOTE: MMR Vaccine is Available at all our County Health Departments in the North Georgia Health District. Contact the one nearest you at www.nghd.org.
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NORTH GEORGIA โ September is National Preparedness Month, an annual observance that reminds individuals, families, and communities that taking simple steps before an emergency can make a big difference when disaster strikes.
This yearโs theme, โAmericans Stand Ready,โ emphasizes the important role each of us can play in protecting ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities. National Preparedness Month has been observed each September since 2004 to encourage Americans to prepare for emergencies and disasters.
The North Georgia Health District and our Emergency Preparedness Department proudly support National Preparedness Month and encourage residents throughout Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield counties to use September as an opportunity to strengthen their own preparedness.
Preparedness does not have to be complicated or expensive. A few important steps can help households become better prepared:
- Be in the know. Know where to turn for reliable emergency information and alerts.
- Make a plan. Develop a household emergency plan that includes contact information, meeting places, medical needs, and what to do if family members are separated.
- Build a kit. Gather essential supplies your household may need during an emergency, including water, nonperishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, and other necessities.
- Think beyond your household. Being prepared also helps strengthen neighborhoods and communities and supports the work of first responders during emergencies.
Emergencies can occur with little or no warning, but preparing ahead can help people respond more safely and recover more quickly.
Throughout National Preparedness Month, the North Georgia Health District joins emergency preparedness partners across Georgia and the nation in sharing this information and encouraging everyone to take practical steps toward greater readinessโnot only during September, but throughout the year. Follow our NPM messages this month on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and YouTube.
Learn more about National Preparedness Month and find preparedness tips, planning tools, and resources at Ready.gov.
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NORTH GA โ Fall is approaching, and so are the North Georgia Health Districtโs annual Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinics, returning this fall to all six counties in the district: Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield.
These convenient clinics make getting an annual flu shot simple for adults ages 18 and older. Residents can remain comfortably in their vehicles while local public health teams administer flu vaccinations at designated drive-thru locations.
And this year brings especially welcome news: Pickens Countyโs Drive-thru Flu Shot Clinic is returning to Jasper, giving residents throughout the North Georgia Health District access to a drive-thru clinic in their county.
The flu vaccine is available at no cost through most health insurance plans. For those paying out of pocket, the cost is $25 for a regular flu vaccine and $123 for a high-dose flu vaccine for adults ages 65 and older.
Our 2026 Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic Schedule Will Have a Great Kick-Off
Our health departmentโs Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinics will have an especially huge districtwide launch this year, courtesy of radio station 101.1 FM The Pulse and their live broadcast at our first drive-thru in Chatsworth! Please note the following clinic dates, times, and locations:
MURRAY COUNTY Download bilingual flyer
Monday, September 28 | 8 AM โ 2 PM
Murray County Recreation Department
651 Hyden Tyler Road, Chatsworth, GA 30705
Murray County Health Department: (706) 695-4585
WHITFIELD COUNTY Download bilingual flyer
Thursday, October 1 | 8 AM โ 2 PM
Whitfield County Health Department โ Upper Parking Lot
800 Professional Boulevard, Dalton, GA 30720
Whitfield County Health Department: (706) 279-9600
PICKENS COUNTY Download bilingual flyer
Monday, October 5 | 9 AM โ 3 PM
Pickens County Recreation Department
1329 Camp Road, Jasper, GA
Pickens County Health Department: (706) 253-2821
FANNIN COUNTY Download bilingual flyer
Tuesday, October 6 | 8 AM โ 4 PM
The Farmersโ Market
811 Summit Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Fannin County Health Department: (706) 632-3023
GILMER COUNTY Download bilingual flyer
Thursday, October 8 | 8 AM โ 2 PM
ETC Pavilion
1041-1047 Legion Road, Ellijay, GA 30540
Gilmer County Health Department: (706) 635-4363
CHEROKEE COUNTY Download bilingual flyer
Tuesday, October 20 | 8 AM โ 2 PM
Woodstock Health Center
7545 North Main Street, Suite 100, Woodstock, GA 30188
Cherokee County Health Department: (770) 345-7371 / (770) 928-0133
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