North Georgia Health District Re-Openings Update for Tuesday, Jan. 27:
Due to improved road conditions, the North Georgia Health District office and county public health facilities and services will resume normal operations on Tuesday, January 27.
Our counties include Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield. The Pickens County Health Department will remain closed due to previously announced building issues; however, Pickens County residents may access services at our neighboring county health departments. For assistance, please call (706) 279-9600.
The Living Bridge Center clinic in Gainesville (Hall County) will operate on a delayed opening schedule and open at 10:00 AM.
While conditions have improved, we encourage everyone to use caution when traveling, as isolated patches of ice may still be present on roadways.
For information about public health services, locations, contact details, and hours of operation in the North Georgia Health District, please visit www.nghd.org.
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Public Health Weather-related Closures in North Georgia Health District 1-2 on Monday, Jan. 26
Due to anticipated hazardous weather conditions across North Georgia, and out of an abundance of caution, all North Georgia Health District public health offices will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, to help ensure the safety of our staff and the communities we serve.
This closure includes:
- The North Georgia Health District office in Dalton
- All public health facilities and services in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield counties
- County health departments
- Environmental Health offices
- WIC services
- The Living Bridge Center clinics in Canton, Dalton, and Gainesville
All updates regarding our office closings or delayed openings will be posted to our district website at www.nghd.org.
Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize safety during severe weather events.
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