A student at the University of North Georgia’s Gainesville campus has been diagnosed with tuberculosis, according to a media report.

An email to students Wednesday afternoon from school officials said the person, who was not identified, was being treated off-site for the infectious bacterial disease, the Gainesville Times reported.

In a separate email, students were told that a district office of the Georgia Department of Public Health will offer free screenings next week for anyone who came into contact with the infected person, the newspaper reported.

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The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

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The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

Credit: Reed Williams/AJC