Putnam County, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Putnam County (DOH-Putnam) has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Georges Lake. The alert is in response to a water sample taken on January 20, 2026. The public should exercise caution in and around Georges Lake.
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Quit tobacco with Group Quit
March 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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24
Quit tobacco with Group Quit
March 24, 2026, at 3:00 – 4:00 PM
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26
Virtual Infant Feeding Class
March 26, 2026, at 2:00 – 3:00 PM
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