My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: Georgia

First of all, I apologize if this is in the wrong place. My question is about what type of health information an employer can require a new employee to share.

I recently accepted a new job with a local government and gave notice at my old one. My future employer sent me a form today that I am required to turn in on my first day of work. It has a long list of medical conditions and asks whether or not I have ever suffered from them. It also asks for the name and contact information for the doctor who treated it, dates of treatment, and what the treatment was. It also states that I am to list any medications that I am currently taking. The most disturbing part is a statement at the end that authorizes the release of all medical records to the employer.

The position I have been hired for is an office position. The form asks about conditions irrelevant to the position, such as STDs, hemorrhoids, rectal bleeding, etc.

Can an employer require employees to disclose this type of personal medical information? Can employees be forced to allow their employers access to their medical records?

I'm concerned that if I decline to sign the release or offer the information about my medical history, that my new employer will rescind their offer and I will be left unemployed.

I would appreciate any insight anyone could offer.