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Tag Archives: lead

Lead in Soil

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Gainesville

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:

Posted in Environmental Health | Tagged lead, North Health District, Safety, tips

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  • Banks County - 706-677-2296
  • Dawson County - 706-265-2611
  • Forsyth County - 770-781-6900
  • Franklin County - 706-384-5575
  • Habersham County - 706-778-7156
  • Hall County - 770-531-5600
  • Hart County - 706-376-5117
  • Lumpkin County - 706-867-2727
  • Rabun County - 706-212-0289
  • Stephens County - 706-282-4507
  • Towns County - 706-896-2265
  • Union County - 706-745-6292
  • White County - 706-865-2191
  • Children With Special Needs - 770-535-6907
  • Living Bridge - East - 770-744-7806

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