Fannin Children's Fund Back to School Bash Brings Free Dental Screenings to Blue Ridge, Georgia Families on July 25, 2026

Fannin County, Georgia families can get their kids' free back to school dental screening at the Fannin Children's Fund's 5th Annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fannin County High School Gym in Blue Ridge. The event, open to children enrolled in Fannin County Schools, pairs free dental, vision, and hearing screenings with immunizations, physicals, haircuts, and school supplies, and it is one stop on a six county circuit the North Georgia Health District is running through early August to help families complete Georgia's required school health form before classes start.

What is happening at the Fannin County event?

The Fannin Children's Fund is holding its fifth annual Back to School Bash at the Fannin County High School Gym on July 25, 2026, offering students free dental, vision, and hearing screenings alongside immunizations, physicals, haircuts, and school supplies while supplies last, according to the Fannin County School District. Students must be enrolled in Fannin County Schools and present in person to receive services and supplies, the district says.

• Date and hours: Saturday, July 25, 2026, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fannin County High School Gym, Blue Ridge, Georgia. Source: Fannin County School District, 2026.
• Regional reach: The North Georgia Health District is running back to school dental, vision, and hearing screening clinics in six counties this summer: Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield. Source: North Georgia Health District, 2026.
• Why it matters: Georgia requires a completed Certificate of Vision, Hearing, Dental, and Nutrition Screening, known as Form 3300, for children entering pre-kindergarten or public school for the first time. Source: Georgia Department of Public Health, 2026.

Why does Georgia require a dental screening to start school?

Georgia requires new pre-K and first-time public school enrollees to submit Form 3300, the Certificate of Vision, Hearing, Dental, and Nutrition Screening, because the state uses it to catch untreated dental, vision, and hearing problems before they interfere with a child's ability to learn. The form can be completed by a physician, a qualified health care provider, or a local health department, and it sits alongside Georgia's immunization certificate and a certified birth certificate as one of three documents most new students must have on file, according to Georgia's official guidance on required health records. Families who miss the screening before the first day are typically given a short grace period by their local school system, but pediatric dentists generally advise against waiting, since untreated tooth decay is one of the more common reasons children miss school days.

Where else in North Georgia can families get a free screening this summer?

Families outside Fannin County have several nearby options, since the North Georgia Health District is holding a rotating schedule of clinics across the district's six counties through early August, according to the health district. The table below lays out what is confirmed so families can plan around work and camp schedules.

Source: North Georgia Health District, back to school health clinics schedule, 2026.

What should parents bring to the Fannin County Back to School Bash?

Parents should bring proof that their child is enrolled in Fannin County Schools, since the district says students must be enrolled and present in person to receive the free services and supplies. Families planning to use the event to satisfy the Form 3300 requirement should also plan to pick up a copy of the completed screening record before they leave, since that documentation is what the school will ultimately need on file. Families who are not able to make the July 25 date can look at the Whitfield, Gilmer, or Cherokee County clinic dates in the table above, all run by the same regional health district.

What happens if a screening turns up a cavity or other problem?

A screening at a back to school event is meant to flag problems, not treat them, so a child who is found to have a cavity, crowding, or another issue at the Fannin County event will still need a follow-up visit with a dentist for actual treatment. Families in the Atlanta area looking for that next step can look at a directory listing such as Drescher & Cohen, a family dental practice in Midtown Atlanta, or search for a pediatric dentist closer to Blue Ridge. For a broader look at where else free back to school dental exams are available across the country this summer, Smile Listing's roundup of free back to school dental events for 2026 covers additional cities and states.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Fannin County Back to School Bash free?

Yes. The Fannin County School District describes the event as offering free school supplies, haircuts, physicals, dental and vision services, and immunizations to enrolled students, while supplies last.

Do I need an appointment for the dental screening?

The Fannin County School District's announcement does not describe an appointment system, and the North Georgia Health District's back to school clinics are generally run on a walk-in basis during the posted hours, though families should confirm same-day details with the school district or health district directly.

Does the screening satisfy Georgia's Form 3300 requirement?

The North Georgia Health District lists completion of Form 3300, the Certificate of Vision, Hearing, Dental, and Nutrition Screening, as one of the services available at its back to school clinics, including the Fannin County event, so families can use it toward that state requirement.

Who can attend?

The Fannin County School District says students must be enrolled in Fannin County Schools and present in person to receive services and supplies.

Updated July 2026.