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Parents of Fulton County high school warned of positive tuberculosis test
By Sam Sachs at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· June 24, 2026
· 2 min read
The Fulton County Board of Health sent a letter to parents of a county high school to inform them that students and staff might have been exposed to someone diagnosed with tuberculosis.The letter was sent to all students, parents and guardians for Johns Creek High School to provide information ab...
Key takeaway The letter was sent to all students, parents and guardians for Johns Creek High School to provide information about TB and the testing process.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The recent notification to parents of Johns Creek High School about a positive tuberculosis test is a concerning development for the community. Given the contagious nature of TB, it's crucial that the Fulton County Board of Health is taking proactive steps to identify and test those who may have been in close contact with the infected individual. The provision of free TB screenings at the North Fulton Regional Health Center in Alpharetta will help alleviate some of the financial burden on affected families. As the health department works to contain the potential outbreak, it's likely that other local schools and communities will be watching closely to see how the situation is handled. The fact that the infected individual's role at the school has not been disclosed may also raise questions about the potential risks and protocols in place to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in Fulton County schools.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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