Safety – District 2 Public Health

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:

Franklin County Health Department Awarded Car Seat Mini Grant

Posted on February 17, 2025 by Public Information Officer

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→

Dawson County Health Department Awarded Car Seat Mini Grant

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Public Information Officer

NEWS RELEASE January 24, 2024 Dawsonville, GA – Dawson County Health Department was awarded the 2024 Car Seat Mini-Grant by the Georgia Department of Public Health, Injury Prevention Program. Through the Mini-Grant, Dawson County Health Department will provide car seats Continue reading Dawson County Health Department Awarded Car Seat Mini Grant→