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State and Federal Agencies Continue Monitoring Rockdale County Biolab Fire Incident

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October 2, 2024 (ATLANTA) – The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD), the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), in coordination with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), continue to monitor Continue reading State and Federal Agencies Continue Monitoring Rockdale County Biolab Fire Incident→

PSA: Storm Preparation and Recovery

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This is an important message from District 2 Public Health about storm preparation and recovery. Power and water service interruptions may affect your business. Water interruptions include, no water, boil water advisories, and all other water alerts. Food Service operations Continue reading PSA: Storm Preparation and Recovery→

Health Concerns Associated with Wildfire Smoke Exposure

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENov. 9, 2023 District 2, Public Health Gainesville, GA — As wildfire favorable conditions continue, and fires emerge across parts of North Georgia, local health officials are warning residents about the potential health concerns associated with exposure to Continue reading Health Concerns Associated with Wildfire Smoke Exposure→

HABERSHAM COUNTY: PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMNET

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PUBLIC HEARING To hear comments on the repeal of theHabersham County Board of Health Body Art Code and Regulations to be replaced with theGeorgia Department of Public Health Body Art Rules Chapter 511-3-8 Two Public Hearingswill be held on November Continue reading HABERSHAM COUNTY: PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMNET→

UNION GENERAL HOSPITAL COVID-19 TESTING SITE TO CLOSE JUNE 16

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: June 7, 2023 Contact: Natasha Young, Public Information OfficerPH: 770-531-5679 | Fax: 770-535-5958natasha.young@dph.ga.gov GAINESVILLE – As public health moves from COVID-19 response to recovery, the drive-thru testing site at Union General Hospital will permanently close on Continue reading UNION GENERAL HOSPITAL COVID-19 TESTING SITE TO CLOSE JUNE 16→