DeKalb Officials to Hold Summit to Tackle Human Trafficking
DECATUR, Ga. – Most residents of DeKalb County tremendously benefit from the vibrancy, booming business and entertainment industries, and access to the world that metro Atlanta offers. However, those same attractive qualities also attract a criminal element that often goes unnoticed to most – human trafficking, often called modern day slavery. The DeKalb County Board […]
DeKalb Festival to Offer Loads of Produce and Fun
DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb County’s 3rd annual Fall Harvest Festival promises a whimsical twist this year. This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at UGA Extension DeKalb County, located at 4380 Memorial Drive in Decatur. Sponsored by the “Fresh on DeK” DeKalb Mobile Farmers Market, the festival, which is […]
DeKalb Drive-Thru Flu Clinic Set for September 29
DECATUR, Ga. – Tropical Storm Irma caused a temporary, inconvenient detour for those who planned to get their flu shot from the comforts of their vehicle on September 15. Now that the lights are back on and the trees have been clear, health officials are giving residents the green light to drive through next Friday. […]
DeKalb Health Officials to Postpone Drive-Thru Flu Clinic
DECATUR, Ga. – Due to lingering hazards and prioritization of resources needed to assist with recovery from Tropical Storm Irma, residents in DeKalb County looking to drive-thru for their flu shot will need to keep their vehicles parked a bit longer. The DeKalb County Board of Health’s first-ever drive-thru flu shot clinic, scheduled for Friday, […]
DeKalb Health Centers to Delay Opening on Wednesday
DECATUR, Ga. – Due to lingering conditions associated with Tropical Storm Irma, ALL DeKalb County Board of Health locations will open at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, September 13. For the latest updates regarding DeKalb County Board of Health operations, visit dekalbpublichealth.com or follow our Facebook and Twitter feeds.
DeKalb Health Officials Warn Residents of Spoiled Food Hazards
DECATUR, Ga. – As many areas in DeKalb County and Metro Atlanta await power restoration, the DeKalb County Board of Health is reminding residents to inspect their freezer and refrigerator contents carefully once the power comes back on, as some food items may no longer be safe to eat. To determine whether items can be […]
DeKalb Health Centers Closed Monday and Tuesday Due to Irma
DECATUR, Ga. – Due to anticipated hazardous weather conditions associated with Hurricane Irma, ALL DeKalb County Board of Health locations will be CLOSED on Monday, September 11, and Tuesday, September 12. For the latest updates regarding DeKalb County Board of Health operations, visit dekalbpublichealth.com or follow our Facebook and Twitter feeds.
DeKalb County Board of Health to Hold Teleconference August 29
The next meeting of the DeKalb County Board of Health is scheduled for Tuesday, August 29, 2017, via teleconference. The meeting will begin at 2:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Agenda items for the meeting are presentation of contract amendments for approval that include the agreement with ETR Services, Inc., an agreement with […]
Flu Shots Now Available at DeKalb Health Centers
DECATUR, Ga. – While high temperatures are a normal part of Georgia summers, DeKalb County health officials want you to avoid seeing triple digits on your medicine cabinet thermometer in the weeks to come by getting your flu shot sooner, rather than later. Today, the DeKalb County Board of Health began offering flu shots to […]
DeKalb Travel Clinic to Use Investigational Yellow Fever Vaccine
DECATUR, Ga. – Due to an interruption in production of YF-Vax, the yellow fever vaccine licensed for use in the United States, the DeKalb Board of Health will be begin using a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized investigational vaccine, beginning on or after August 1. The Board of Health’s T.O. Vinson Health Center […]
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