Georgia Department of Public Health

our mission

prevent disease, injury & disability

promote health & well-being

prepare for & respond to disasters

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Public Health Topics

Hurricane Season

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Emergency Management

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Hurricane Preparedness

Get Twice the Protection

Search for the newly authorized bivalent COVID-19 booster and your annual flu vaccine for twice the protection in the new year.

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Public Health Professionals

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Disease Reporting

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Career Opportunities

More than a job

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Kathleen Toomey

Commissioner

Kathleen E. Toomey, M.D., M.P.H., was appointed commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Health by Governor Brian Kemp in March 2019. As commissioner, Dr. Toomey oversees 159 county health departments in 18 health districts, and various public health programs.

DPH Board of Public Health

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Regs and Rule-Making

Administrative Orders

Executive Orders