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St. Johns County School District to increase security, air support, surveillance after Georgia school shooting
Read full article: St. Johns County School District to increase security, air support, surveillance after Georgia school shootingSt. Johns County Superintendent Tim Forson on Thursday morning said the school district will increase security measures across its schools following a school shooting in Georiga that left four dead and injured nine more.
Industrial fire, explosions at Brunswick chemical plant prompt evacuations, shelter-in-place orders
Read full article: Industrial fire, explosions at Brunswick chemical plant prompt evacuations, shelter-in-place ordersResidents in Southeast Georgia — the Hickory Bluff and Sanctuary Cove areas — were asked to evacuate and shelter in place earlier today after an industrial fire at the Symrise plant in Glynn County.
Restaurant sign blaming ‘government handouts’ for staff shortage stirs controversy
Read full article: Restaurant sign blaming ‘government handouts’ for staff shortage stirs controversyThe owner of a popular Jacksonville pizza chain says their corporate offices did not approve of, nor do they believe in, a message on the door of one of their Georgia franchises, criticizing people on unemployment for not working.
Free COVID-19 testing available in Camden, Glynn counties
Read full article: Free COVID-19 testing available in Camden, Glynn countiesThe Georgia Department of Healths Coastal Health District is offering free testing, regardless of symptoms, at several locations around Southeast Georgia this week. An event may close early or be canceled unexpectedly due to storms or excessive heat. Testing is available without an appointment. Here are the local areas with testing:CamdenMonday, June 22, 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m., Mary Lee Clark Elementary School, 318 Mickler Drive in St. MarysGlynnEvery Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. 1:30 p.m., 2747 4th Street in BrunswickEvery Saturday, 8:30 a.m. 12 p.m. 2747 4th Street in BrunswickTesting is also available in Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, Liberty, Long and McIntosh counties. For more information, visit covid19.gachd.org.