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Tag Archives: lead

Lead in Soil

Posted on July 21, 2025 by District 2 Public Health

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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  • Important notice from District 2 Public Health about winter storm preparation and recovery. Power or water outages may disrupt food service and require closure unless an approved emergency plan is in place. Facilities affected by outages should stop service and contact Environmental Health. Tourist accommodations must provide potable water to guests. A link to emergency preparedness guidance is included.

Health Department Locations & Phone Numbers


  • 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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Este Día Nacional de la Prueba del VIH, nos asociamos con Walgreens para ofrecer pruebas gratuitas de VIH. ¡La prueba es rápida y confidencial! 🥳Visítanos, hazte la prueba y obtén más información sobre cómo mantenerte libre del VIH. 🤝🗒 Fecha: 27 de junio de 2026 | 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM📍Ubicación: Walgreens en 3414 Mundy Mill Rd, Gainesville, GA 30507#pruebadelVIH #prevencióndelvih #VIH #district2publichealth ... See MoreSee Less

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