GA Confirms Three More Measles Cases in Atlanta…

ATLANTA – Georgia has now recorded 14 measles cases in 2026, including eight associated with an ongoing metro Atlanta outbreak. Release: ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed three additional measles…

Georgia DPH Confirms Four Additional Measles Cases

ATLANTA – Georgia health officials confirm four additional measles cases linked to a metro Atlanta daycare outbreak. Release: **ATLANTA—**The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed four additional cases of measles. These cases are…

DPH Confirms Seventh Georgia Measles Case of 2026

ATLANTA – Georgia health officials confirm measles in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident with no known travel or exposure history. Release: ATLANTA—The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed measles in an unvaccinated resident…

CDC Transfers Hantavirus Cases to Atlanta

ATLANTA — Two hantavirus patients are being transported to Emory University’s Serious Communicable Diseases Unit in Atlanta. Release: ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has been notified by the Centers for Disease Control…

Monroe Named Clayton Health Director

CLAYTON CO. — Georgia DPH named Catharine Monroe as the new Health Director for the Clayton County Health District. Release: Atlanta, GA - The Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), Kathleen E. Toomey,…

Discover the Power of Nutrition this National Nutrition…

VALDOSTA - Each March, National Nutrition Month highlights the important role nutrition plays in supporting overall health and well-being. Release: VALDOSTA - Each March, National Nutrition Month highlights the important role nutrition plays in supporting overall…

DPH Confirms Measles Case in Georgia

ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed measles in an unvaccinated Bryan County resident. Release: ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed measles in an unvaccinated Bryan County…

Georgia DPH awarded $2.8M for injury prevention

ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health was recently awarded $2.8 million for injury prevention. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) was awarded $2,862,037 from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS).…