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11-year-old handling gun accidentally shoots self, Glynn County police say
Read full article: 11-year-old handling gun accidentally shoots self, Glynn County police sayAn 11-year-old boy accidentally shot himself Monday night while handling a gun at a home in Brunswick, according to the Glynn County Police Department.
Driver accused of vehicular homicide, DUI after after woman struck, killed in Brunswick
Read full article: Driver accused of vehicular homicide, DUI after after woman struck, killed in BrunswickA Brunswick man is accused of vehicular homicide and driving under the influence after he struck and killed a hospital employee on Friday night.
Brunswick man arrested in Orlando in connection with murder of 29-year-old woman last summer
Read full article: Brunswick man arrested in Orlando in connection with murder of 29-year-old woman last summerA 20-year-old Brunswick man was arrested last month in Orlando in connection with the murder of a 29-year-old Brunswick woman last summer, police said.
I-TEAM: What are your legal rights if you are not paid what you’re owed
Read full article: I-TEAM: What are your legal rights if you are not paid what you’re owedMany of you have reached out asking the I-TEAM for help after a ransomware attack knocked out the payroll systems used by several local businesses.
More National Guard soldiers deployed to Southeast Georgia Health System to help with staffing shortages
Read full article: More National Guard soldiers deployed to Southeast Georgia Health System to help with staffing shortagesTo help overwhelmed hospitals combating the coronavirus delta variant surge, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is boosting National Guard support.
Southeast Georgia Health System postpones some elective surgeries, limits hospital visitation
Read full article: Southeast Georgia Health System postpones some elective surgeries, limits hospital visitationMedical staff at the Southeast Georgia Health System had hoped the COVID-19 vaccine would bring some relief that they say they all desperately need, but instead, they’re dealing with another surge, which is putting a strain on health care workers.
COVID-19 spike in Southeast Georgia forces delay of wellness fair
Read full article: COVID-19 spike in Southeast Georgia forces delay of wellness fairWith a growing number of positive coronavirus cases and hospitalized COVID-19 patients, Southeast Georgia Health System decided to postpone its Health & Wellness Fair that was scheduled for Saturday until further notice.
Georgia hospital offering Pfizer vaccines at Brunswick, Kingsland clinics
Read full article: Georgia hospital offering Pfizer vaccines at Brunswick, Kingsland clinicsAs the age range of people eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine expands in the state of Georgia, a hospital has announced it will be offering Pfizer vaccines at its Brunswick and Kingsland vaccine clinics. It said that starting Thursday, it’ll begin offering the vaccine for adults age 16 and older. The locations for vaccines include the Linda S. Pinson Conference Center at 2415 Parkwood Drive in Brunswick. The other location is the Camden Community Recreation Center at 1050 Wildcat Drive in Kingsland, which will offer vaccines Monday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. People receiving the vaccine must provide a form of identification and should wear a shirt that provides access to their upper arm.
Georgians 55 and up can now get COVID-19 vaccine
Read full article: Georgians 55 and up can now get COVID-19 vaccineRELATED: Experts: Georgia vaccine woes at least partly self-inflictedMonday was the first day that people aged 55 to 64 could get shots, as well as people with serious health conditions and those who are overweight and obese. Brian Kemp’s office say that, overall, another 3.3 million people are eligible, meaning more than 5 million Georgians overall can now seek vaccination. The state opened five new mass vaccination sites on Wednesday and the federal government took over a site in Atlanta. “I get to see my daughter this weekend.”Southeast Georgia Health System began offering COVID-19 vaccine appointments at its Brunswick and Kingsland vaccination clinics for residents meeting current eligibility criteria. Starting April 1, Georgia residents 16 and up will be able to get the vaccine under new guidelines.
Southeast Georgia Health System offering COVID-19 shots at Brunswick, Kingsland clinics
Read full article: Southeast Georgia Health System offering COVID-19 shots at Brunswick, Kingsland clinicsAll rights reserved)Southeast Georgia Health System is offering COVID-19 vaccine appointments at its Brunswick and Kingsland vaccination clinics for residents meeting current eligibility criteria. Masks are required when in a Health System facility. People age 16 and older with certain medical conditions that increase their risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Note: Pfizer is the only COVID-19 vaccine currently approved for children age 16 and older. Conditions include: asthma, cancer, cerebrovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, COPD, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, hypertension, heart conditions, immunocompromised state, liver disease, neurologic conditions, overweight and obesity, pregnancy, pulmonary fibrosis, sickle cell disease, and thalassemia.
Teachers, others now eligible for COVID-19 shots in Georgia are pleased, relieved
Read full article: Teachers, others now eligible for COVID-19 shots in Georgia are pleased, relievedBRUNSWICK, Ga. – Georgia teachers and other school and child care employees gained access to the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, per the latest executive order from Gov. Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and parents of children with complex medical conditions are now also able to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Georgia under new guidelines issued last week. Blackstone said his teachers are relieved and excited to sign up for their shots. He said he will wait until his teachers and staff get vaccinated before he gets a shot himself. “In addition to becoming eligible for vaccines through the Health Department, Southeast Georgia Health System, and local retail providers, our employees have been given the opportunity to register for a vaccine clinic next weekend,” Tucker said.
Southeast Georgia Health System to offer COVID-19 shots at clinics in Brunswick, Kingsland
Read full article: Southeast Georgia Health System to offer COVID-19 shots at clinics in Brunswick, KingslandSoutheast Georgia Health System has available COVID-19 vaccine appointments for residents meeting current eligibility criteria at its Brunswick and Kingsland vaccination clinics. Those receiving the vaccine must be available for a second dose 21 days later for the Pfizer vaccine or 28 days later for the Moderna vaccine. AdThose receiving the vaccine must provide a form of identification and should wear a shirt that provides access to their upper arm. Masks are required when in a Health System facility. More vaccine information is available on the Health System’s website at sghs.org/covid-19.
Southeast Georgia Health System to offer COVID-19 vaccinations Saturday at Brunswick Campus hospital
Read full article: Southeast Georgia Health System to offer COVID-19 vaccinations Saturday at Brunswick Campus hospitalSoutheast Georgia Health System has appointments available to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday, Feb. 27, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Brunswick Campus hospital located at 2415 Parkwood Drive. People age 65 and older, their caregivers, health care workers and emergency first responders are eligible to receive the vaccine. You must be available for a second dose 21 days later. Those with appointments must provide a form of identification and should wear a shirt that provides access to their upper arm. Masks are required in a Health System facility.
GBI: Brunswick officer kills man who fired several shots while running
Read full article: GBI: Brunswick officer kills man who fired several shots while runningBRUNSWICK, Ga. – A 33-year-old man was shot and killed late Saturday afternoon after he fired shots at officers while running from Brunswick police, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. State investigators said the incident began about 5 p.m. when a Brunswick officer patrolling downtown saw a vehicle speeding. The GBI said as one officer ran after the man, the suspect fired several shots in the direction of a second officer in the area of Newcastle and Bay streets. That officer, Lt. Donald Babbin, returned fire, hitting the man, later identified as Charles Eric Moses Jr, of Brunswick. It was, like, ‘Pow, pow, pow, pow,’” Neal said.
Glynn County sees 64% increase in COVID-19 cases since Monday
Read full article: Glynn County sees 64% increase in COVID-19 cases since MondayGLYNN COUNTY, Fla. The Department of Public Health in Georgia reported 505 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Glynn County on Friday -- an increase of about 200 cases in the county since Monday. Five days ago, the state reported a total of 308 cases in Glynn. For comparison, about 30 days ago, there were a total of 101 reported cases in Glynn County, a county with a population of just over 86,000. Were experiencing a significant increase in the number of people wanting to be tested for the virus, said Adam Sanchez with the Glynn County Health Department. As of Thursday, the Southeast Georgia Health System had 18 positive inpatients at its Brunswick Campus, according to the website.
Rescuers faced daunting task to find crew aboard capsized cargo ship
Read full article: Rescuers faced daunting task to find crew aboard capsized cargo shipBRUNSWICK, Ga. - Rescuers had to bore through fireproof glass and navigate passageways that had become vertical drops to save the final four men aboard a cargo ship that capsized off Georgia's coast, a Coast Guard official said Tuesday. The operation now turns to righting the boat and getting it out of the sound -- no small task, considering it's a 71,000-ton cargo vessel capable of carrying thousands of automobiles. A salvage team began tapping on the overturned cargo ship Sunday morning. Rescuers were dropped off via helicopter and drilled a small hole in the ship to communicate with the crew members, Coast Guard Lt. j.g. CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story misstated the size of the cargo ship.
WATCH LIVE: Sky4 flying over scene of capsized ship
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Sky4 flying over scene of capsized shipThe Sky4 helicopter is flying over the scene of a capsized cargo ship off the coast of Brunswick. Three of four U.S. Coast Guard crew members have been rescued from the ship. Rescue efforts are underway to rescue the fourth person. CLICK PHOTO ABOVE TO WATCH LIVECopyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.