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UPDATE: Georgia’s confirmed coronavirus cases rise to 197

ATLANTA — Georgia reported 197 confirmed COVID-19 cases Wednesday. Read more

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Dalton, Whitfield join numerous school systems closing due to coronavirus

DALTON, Ga. — Dalton Public Schools and Whitfield County Schools on Saturday joined school systems throughout the country ... Read more

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UPDATE: Gov. Kemp declares health emergency, reconvenes legislature

ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp declared a public health emergency Saturday morning and called for a special session ... Read more

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Massachusetts bans e-cigarettes, vaping devices

BOSTON – Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker Tuesday declared vaping a statewide public health emergency and ordered a four-month ... Read more

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Doctors warn of fallout from new immigration rule

CHICAGO (AP) — Diabetics skipping regular checkups. Young asthmatics not getting preventive care. A surge in expensive emergency ... Read more

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Public Health observes National Public Health Week, April 1-7

ALBANY, Ga. — Southwest Health District is observing National Public Health Week April 1-7. “During the week, we ... Read more

Letters to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank you for Alzheimer’s funding

Today (March 12), Governor Kemp signed the Georgia FY19 Supplemental Budget which includes a $350,000 line item in ... Read more

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Public Health urges heightened awareness about measles

ALBANY, Ga. — Following two confirmed cases of measles in the Atlanta area, Public Health officials are urging ... Read more

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GA-FL At a Glance

Dog in north Georgia quarantined after exposure to rabid raccoon Read more

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Legislative breakfast brings public health officials, lawmakers together

TIFTON — The South Health District held a legislative breakfast on Oct. 2 to provide legislators a 2018 ... Read more