Macon County, GA: State confirms new measles case

Credit: Danny / Any County News · Source: Georgia DPH release, Oct. 13, 2026.

MACON COUNTY, GA - The Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed a new measles case in an unvaccinated Macon County resident, the state's 22nd case of 2026, compared with 10 in all of 2025.

DPH says the person had contact with a confirmed case from Pennsylvania and is isolating at home while DPH identifies others who may have been exposed. Measles spreads through the air and the virus can linger for up to two hours.

Symptoms usually start 7 to 14 days after exposure (up to 21) with fever, cough, runny nose, watery eyes and a rash. The MMR vaccine is the best protection. Anyone with symptoms should call their healthcare provider before going in.

Source: Georgia DPH release, Oct. 13, 2026. Photos: CDC Public Health Image Library.

Sources: Georgia Department of Public Health release, Oct. 13, 2026 · Georgia DPH measles page

Images: CDC Public Health Image Library photos of measles rash (unnamed patients, eyes covered where shown); Georgia county map. No AI-generated images.

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