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…

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Layne Harrell Appointed Director of Nursing

VALDOSTA — South Health District has appointed Layne Harrell as Director of Nursing, overseeing clinical operations across ten counties. Release: VALDOSTA, GA – South Health District is proud to announce the appointment of Layne Harrell, MSN,…

Health Officials Share Tips to Reduce Mosquito Risks…

VALDOSTA — Health officials say simple prevention steps can reduce mosquito-borne illness risks. Release: VALDOSTA – Warmer weather means more time spent outdoors across South Georgia, but it also means mosquito season has arrived. The…

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,…