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Helping Ensure Children are Buckled Up Right, Every Trip, Every Time!North Georgia – The North Georgia Health District is proud to announce that our health departments in Cherokee, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfieldcounties have been awarded the 2025 Car Seat Mini-Grant by the Georgia Department of Public Health, Injury Prevention Program. Through the Mini-Grant, county health departments and local partners work together to provide car seats and education to financially eligible families in their communities. This program is funded by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to help ensure Georgia’s children are safe while riding in motor vehicles.
And it works! Since 2007, the education, car seats, and booster seats provided through the Mini-Grant prevented serious injury or death and saved over 460 of Georgia’s children who were involved in crashes. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, car seats reduce fatal injuries by 71 percent among infants and by 54 percent among children ages 1 to 4 years in passenger cars. Car seats offer the best protection for children in the event of a crash, and they are most effective when installed and used correctly. Nearly three out of every four car seats are not used properly, placing children at unnecessary risk.
The Car Seat Mini-Grant represents a significant opportunity to protect children in each community from serious injuries or death resulting from motor vehicle accidents.
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Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
- Time: 10 AM - 1 PM
- Location: Thrive Canton at The Mill on Etowah, 225 Reformation Parkway, Suite 200, Canton, GA 30114
Free Course for Real Estate Professionals: Hosted by Cherokee County Water & Sewerage Authority, Cherokee County Stormwater Management, and Cherokee County Environmental Health.
As part of professional development, realtors are invited to attend "Septic System and the Home", a free class that offers valuable insights into the workings of septic systems. This informative session will equip real estate professionals with the knowledge necessary to effectively guide their clients regarding septic systems and property disclosures.
Participants will earn 3 CEUs upon completion of the class, enhancing their credentials and knowledge base.
RSVP Information
To secure your spot, please RSVP by March 21st to https://tinyurl.com/caor-form.
Course Overview
The "Septic System and the Home" class delves into several essential topics that will empower realtors to better assist their clients. Key subjects covered include:
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Today we join the nation in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This is a day for quiet reflection, memory, and inspiration. Please be reminded all our public health offices, departments, and services in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield counties will be closed today in observance of this special occasion. Learn about the life and legacy of Dr. King at https://www.dodea.edu/news/observance-calendar/martin-luther-king-jr-day.
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North Georgia - We will be CLOSED on Monday, January 20, 2025, for the national observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The North Georgia Health District office, health departments, environmental health offices, WIC program, and all other public health programs and services in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield counties will be closed in respectful honor of this day. The Living Bridge Center clinics (@thelivingbridgecenter) in Canton, Dalton, and Gainesville will also be closed. We look forward to resuming all our services to the public as normal on Tuesday, January 21st. #MLKDay #mlkday2025
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- Update: Delayed Openings and Closures in the North Georgia Health District Have Ended
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