DeKalb County health officials confirmed a case of measles has been identified, and traced possible exposure points to local stores.

Health officials confirmed the first case of measles in DeKalb County for 2026.

DeKalb County reported its first Measles case of the year this week, as the disease — once eradicated in the U.S. — continues to spread in several states.

The DeKalb County Health Department says it has identified the first case of measles in the county in 2026. The department says measles is a highly contagious disease that can be prevented with ...