DeKalb County Board of Health Recommends 100% Smoke-Free Ordinance
The proposed amendment now bans smoking in these places and a number of others, such as playgrounds, entrances and exits to buildings, outdoor entertainment venues and outdoor service lines, such as the line at an ATM.
Toomer Elementary Student Wins 2011 Dental Quiz Bowl
It took 70 questions, but Toomer Elementary fifth grader Jaden Jackson eventually prevailed as the winner of the 2011 Dental Quiz Bowl.
PUBLIC HEARING
Notice of Hearing on the Proposed Amendment to the
DeKalb County Clean Indoor Air Ordinance
KISS Smoking Goodbye and Enjoy Being Smoke-Free
Media Advisory Event: KISS Smoking Goodbye and Enjoy Being Smoke-Free What: The DeKalb County Board of Health, in collaboration with KISS 104.1 FM, presents “KISS Smoking Goodbye” as a part of DeKalb Putting Prevention to Work, a project of the DeKalb County Board of Health (DCBH) and The Department of Health and Human Services. […]
DeKalb County Board of Health Offers Presentations on Safety April 4 through 8
During April 4 through 8, the DeKalb County Board of Health is hosting a series of talks on staying safe and living injury-free. The public is invited to the free education sessions. The series is part of the Board of Health’s celebration of National County Government month with a special focus during National Public Health […]
KISS Smoking Goodbye and Enjoy Being Smoke-Free
MEDIA ADVISORY Download the pdf. EVENT: KISS Smoking Goodbye and Enjoy Being Smoke-Free WHAT: The DeKalb County Board of Health, in collaboration with KISS 104.1 FM, presents “KISS Smoking Goodbye” as a part of DeKalb Putting Prevention to Work, a project of the DeKalb County Board of Health (DCBOH) and The Department of Health and […]
Lunch and Learn Series at One DeKalb Neighborhood Resource Center
The DeKalb County Board of Health will hold a series of Lunch and Learn education sessions to educate residents of DeKalb County about a variety of health and living topics—from how to buy more nutritious foods for your family, to child development stages of babies. The first session will be held on Monday, March 14 […]
DeKalb County Schools Participate in Georgia Walk to School Day
MEDIA ADVISORY What: DeKalb County Schools Participate in Georgia Walk to School Day When: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 7:15 a.m. Where: Indian Creek Elementary School 724 North Indian Creek Drive Clarkston, Georgia 30021 (678) 676-5700 B-Roll/Photo ops: *800 children, parents, teachers and volunteers walking to school *Walking school buses (when children walk in the same […]
DeKalb County Board of Health Meets March 24
The next meeting of the DeKalb County Board of Health is scheduled for Thursday, March 24, at 3 p.m. in the Bohan Auditorium, Richardson Health Center, 445 Winn Way, Decatur. The public is invited to attend. Anyone who would like to bring an issue before the Board can be placed on the agenda by contacting […]
DeKalb County Board of Health Investigates Possible TB Exposure
The DeKalb County Board of Health is investigating a tuberculosis (TB) exposure at Pine Ridge Elementary School in Stone Mountain. The investigation is due to a confirmed case of TB at the school. The ill individual is being appropriately isolated. The Board of Health has already begun administering TB tests to students and staff who […]