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Franklin County Health Department Awarded Car Seat Mini Grant

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Franklin County Health Department was awarded the 2025 Car Seat Mini-Grant by the Georgia Department of Public Health, Injury Prevention Program. Through the Mini-Grant, Franklin County Health Department and Lavonia Health and Safety work together to provide car seats and education to financially eligible families in Franklin County. Continue reading Franklin County Health Department Awarded Car Seat Mini Grant→

Rabies Update in District 2 Public Health: Protect Yourself and Your Pets

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There have been two recent accounts of rabies in District 2. On January 8th, a raccoon in Franklin County tested positive for rabies after a dog was exposed. A second case on January 13th involved a raccoon that tested positive Continue reading Rabies Update in District 2 Public Health: Protect Yourself and Your Pets→

Free HIV Testing at District 2 Health Departments on Dec 2nd, 2024

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: November 22, 2024 CONTACT: Christina Joseph, Public Information OfficerPH: 770-851-4388 • FAX: 770-535-5958 In Recognition of World AIDS Day DISTRICT 2 PUBLIC HEALTH – All 13 Health Departments of District 2 are offering free, rapid HIV Continue reading Free HIV Testing at District 2 Health Departments on Dec 2nd, 2024→

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→