- Written by Jennifer King, District Public Information Officer and Risk Communicator
- Category: Media Releases
On August 25 in Gilmer County, two male mixed-breed Labrador Retrievers fought and killed a raccoon that was later confirmed as positive for carrying the rabies virus.
Gilmer County Environmental Health Manager Andrea Martin said, “The incident took place five miles out Chatsworth Highway in the vicinity of Gates Chapel Road.”
The raccoon was prepared for rabies testing by the VCA Appalachian Animal Hospital in East Ellijay on August 26, and then Martin shipped the specimen to the Georgia Public Health Laboratory. The positive test result for rabies was reported on August 28.
Martin stated that, of the two dogs, only one is current on its rabies vaccination. For the vaccinated dog, the recommendation is that it be revaccinated and it is required that the dog be observed at home for 45 days. However, the second dog is not vaccinated and is over 10 years old; therefore, the owner is going to have it euthanized.
No human exposure was reported in this incident.
Health officials urge residents to maintain current rabies vaccinations in their pets.
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- Written by Cherokee County Water And Sewerage Authority
- Category: Public Service Announcements
For Immediate Release:
PUBLIC ADVISORY – Cancellation of Boil Water Notice – FreeHome and Ball Ground Areas
PLEASE READ BELOW FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
For additional information you may contact the Dwight Turner, Customer Affairs Manager, Cherokee County Water And Sewerage Authority, during regular business hours at: (770) 479-1813
PUBLIC ADVISORY
CANCELLATION OF BO I L W A T E R N O T I C E
August 30, 2013
The Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority, in cooperation with the Georgia EPD, has lifted the boil water notice issued on August 29, 2013; which included the FreeHome and Ball Ground areas. Laboratory test results show that the water is safe for human consumption.
The boil water notice ONLY affected residents and businesses in the FreeHome and Ball Ground areas that receive water which passes through the Highway 20 corridor. Businesses and residents may return to the normal consumption of water.
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- Written by Jennifer King, District Public Information Officer and Risk Communicator
- Category: Public Service Announcements
Rabies shots for dogs and cats will be just $10 at the VCA Appalachian Animal Hospital Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, September 28 from 8 AM -2 PM. The clinic is located at 125 Mulberry Street in East Ellijay, and the clinic's phone number is (706) 635-7357. Don't miss out on the chance to protect your pet from rabies at this reduced cost!
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- Written by Jennifer King, District Public Information Officer and Risk Communicator
- Category: Media Releases
Health departments throughout the North Georgia Health District will start conducting drive-by flu shot clinics in September.
The drive by flu shot clinics are specially designed to serve people safely, quickly and conveniently as they remain in their vehicles.
These clinics also offer an opportunity for North Georgia Health District health departments in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield counties to test their ability to administer medications to the public quickly during a widespread public health crisis, such as pandemic influenza.
In addition to regular influenza vaccine, the high-dose form of Fluzone vaccine for people 65 and older will be offered at the drive-by clinics.
The cost for the regular flu shot will be $22, and the Fluzone high-dose shot will be $50. Cash, checks, Medicare, Medicaid and State Cigna and State United Healthcare Insurance will be accepted.
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