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Due to expected inclement weather, all District 2 Public Health Offices will be closed on Monday, February 2nd. This includes all county health departments, environmental health offices, WIC offices, the children with special needs office, and the District office.. Follow Continue reading Inclement Weather Update: January 30, 2026
Protect yourself and those you love! The flu vaccine is available now at your local health department. It’s not too late to get vaccinated, and doing so can help prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and complications from influenza. Continue reading Respiratory Illness Update: Influenza Activity Remains Very High
Habersham County Animal Care and Control (HCACC) has confirmed its fourth rabies case of the year after a stray cat that bit a Cornelia resident tested positive for the virus. To read more visit: https://nowhabersham.com/fourth-rabies-case-this-year-confirmed-in-habersham-county/ What to do if Exposed Continue reading Rabies Alert: Habersham County
Summer means more outdoor play — but be careful where kids dig in the dirt. Lead exposure can harm a child’s brain and development, even in small amounts. Here are some tips to help keep your children safe:
Head on over to Lumpkin County for a Back-to-School Fair on Saturday, July 26th! You don’t want to miss this event!!