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Students warned of possible tuberculosis at metro Atlanta high school
By Sam Sachs at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· June 25, 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...
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Why this matters in The Atlanta
The potential tuberculosis exposure at Johns Creek High School raises concerns about the health and safety of students and staff in Fulton County schools. As the county health department works to identify those who may have had close contact with the infected individual, parents and guardians are likely to be anxious about the risk of transmission. The fact that the health department is providing free TB screenings at the North Fulton Regional Health Center in Alpharetta is a positive step, but it also highlights the need for ongoing vigilance and communication between schools, health officials, and the community. The lack of information about whether the infected individual is a student or staff member may add to the uncertainty, and it will be important to watch how the school district and health department balance the need for transparency with the need to protect individual privacy.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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