An unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident has tested positive for measles, the first case in Georgia this year of one of the most contagious vaccine-preventable diseases. The patient caught the airborne disease while traveling within the United States.

METRO ATLANTA — A metro Atlanta resident has been confirmed to have measles, according to the Department of Public Health. The DPH said the case involved an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident. Officials are working to identify anyone who may have been exposed through contact with the person between Jan. 19 -24.

According to the Department of Public Health, this is Georgia's first reported measles case this year. In 2024, there were six reported cases in the Peach State.

The measles case involves an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident and they are believed to have contracted the virus within the U.S., the health department said.