Georgia measles cases hit 21 in 2026, with 5 new cases reported

With these additional cases, 2026 now has the highest number of cases reported in Georgia in the last decade.

• Sep 30

Georgia officials urge vaccinations as state sees higher measles numbers

Georgia has confirmed 16 cases of measles so far this year, most of which are in young children.

• Sep 15

New cases associated with metro Atlanta daycare measles outbreak confirmed

Health officials have confirmed three new measles cases connected with an outbreak of the virus at a metro Atlanta day care.

• Sep 4

Maps and charts show record number of measles cases in U.S. this year

CBS News has been tracking a record number of measles cases and outbreaks around the country in 2026. The majority of cases are among those who haven't been vaccinated.

• Sep 1

4 cases of measles confirmed after outbreak at metro Atlanta daycare

A measles outbreak linked to a metro Atlanta daycare has led to four new cases of the virus, Georgia health officials say.

• Aug 28

New measles case confirmed in unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident

Georgia's latest measles case has been confirmed in an unvaccinated resident of metro Atlanta, state officials say.

• Aug 18

School vaccination rates decline again as exemptions reach new high

U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high for the 2025-2026 school year

• Aug 17

Trump signs order on vaccination recommendations

President Trump signed an executive order on childhood vaccine schedules Monday.

• Aug 10

3 cases of measles confirmed in metro Atlanta family, officials say

Officials say the metro Atlanta family who are confirmed to have measles had recently travelled internationally and were not vaccinated.

• May 19

RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.​ testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.

• Apr 16

Unvaccinated Bryan County resident tests positive for measles, Georgia health officials say

A second case of measles has been confirmed in Georgia by officials at the Department of Public Health.

• Feb 23

Unvaccinated baby confirmed as 2016's 1st case of measles in Georgia

Georgia health officials say the state's first case of measles for 2026 has been confirmed in a baby too young to receive the vaccine.

• Jan 12

Sen. Raphael Warnock calls for RFK Jr. to be fired over measles concerns

Sen. Raphael Warnock on Sunday intensified his calls for Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be fired.

• Nov 24, 2025

Officials confirm 3 measles cases connected to Fulton County case

Georgia health officials have confirmed three new measles cases and are monitoring seven others for possible exposure.

• Sep 23, 2025

Health officials monitoring 5 exposed to Fulton County measles case

Over 200 people were determined to be "close contacts" with person infected with measles in Fulton County, officials say.

• Sep 16, 2025