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Debby on Florida-Georgia border and moving slowly; storm surge warning in effect for coastal areas
Read full article: Debby on Florida-Georgia border and moving slowly; storm surge warning in effect for coastal areasForecasters are warning that heavy rain from Tropical Storm Debby could spawn catastrophic flooding in Georgia and surrounding states.
Nevada county reverses controversial vote and certifies two recounts while legal action looms
Read full article: Nevada county reverses controversial vote and certifies two recounts while legal action loomsCommissioners in Nevada’s second most populous county certified the results of two local recounts on Tuesday, reversing course on a controversial vote against certification that spurred legal action and put Washoe County in unchartered legal territory.
St. Johns County leaders meet to discuss federal disaster aid after Ian
Read full article: St. Johns County leaders meet to discuss federal disaster aid after IanPeople in hard-hit areas can file for temporary housing assistance, basic home repairs and certain other uninsured disaster-related needs through insurance through FEMA.
What Ware County voters will see on the primary ballot
Read full article: What Ware County voters will see on the primary ballotThe much-covered governor and U.S. Senate races are on the ballot across Georgia, along with several other statewide offices you can learn about here. Ware County voters and surrounding counties settled every state Senate, state House and several local offices during the primary in May, although the elected office holders’ names will appear on the November ballot.
St. Johns County reopens appointments for COVID-19 vaccines
Read full article: St. Johns County reopens appointments for COVID-19 vaccinesAfter announcing Thursday evening that appointments for the latest allotment of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines had been filled, St. Johns County reopened the appointment windows Friday morning. St. Johns County said earlier this week that it received another 3,900 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine from the state. Visit https://tinyurl.com/y52tcoaz or call the St. Johns County COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline at 904-295-3711 to register. AdFor more information, please call the St. Johns County COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline at 904-295-3711 (dial all ten digits). COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Where, how to get COVID-19 vaccines in Northeast FloridaThe limited number of COVID-19 vaccines St. Johns County receives from the State of Florida determines appointment availability.
St. Johns County gets more vaccine doses, appointments fill up quickly
Read full article: St. Johns County gets more vaccine doses, appointments fill up quicklySt. Johns County received 3,900 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine this week from the state, county officials said. Registration opened at 9 a.m. Thursday for vaccination appointments on Feb. 5, 8 and 10, and were quickly filled before noon. Additional appointments will become available when St. Johns County receives more vaccines from the State of Florida. For more information, please call the St. Johns County COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline at 904.295.3711 (dial all ten digits), text SJCVACCINE to 888777, or visit www.sjcfl.us/coronavirusvaccinations. Those who receive their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine through St. Johns County will leave with an appointment scheduled for the second dose.
Prime Osborn, 2 Jacksonville senior centers to begin administering 2nd doses of COVID-19 vaccine Monday
Read full article: Prime Osborn, 2 Jacksonville senior centers to begin administering 2nd doses of COVID-19 vaccine MondayJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The city of Jacksonville is set to begin giving second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at two senior centers starting Monday morning as the first public recipients of vaccines at the state-run Prime Osborn Convention Center will begin returning for a second shot. Between the three sites, about 2,000 people are expected to receive their second doses each day this week. Second doses at senior centersMonday marks 21 days after the vaccination sites at the Lane Wiley Senior Center and Mandarin Senior Center began administering the Pfizer vaccine to people age 65 and older and health care workers. The city said the second doses will be administered at the two senior centers until Feb. 12. Prime Osborn Convention Center to begin giving 2nd doses to seniorsThe Florida Department of Health in Duval County on Jan. 25 began administering second doses for people who got their vaccine 28 days earlier at the vaccination site at the Prime Osborn Convention Center.
Regency Mall to become Jacksonville’s only state-run COVID-19 vaccination site
Read full article: Regency Mall to become Jacksonville’s only state-run COVID-19 vaccination siteThe COVID-19 testing site at the Regency Square Mall in Jacksonville became a state of Florida vaccination site Wednesday morning while it will continue to be Jacksonville’s largest testing site. After this week, it will be Jacksonville’s only state-run vaccination site for first doses. RELATED: Jacksonville seniors stand in vaccine line for hours at Regency Square MallAccording to the Division of Emergency Management, appointments to get a shot at Regency can be made beginning Wednesday by calling 866-200-3762. Vaccines and testing will be available at the Regency site from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week. Nassau County health officials said 8,800 people had registered their names for a vaccine waitlist through Eventbrite.
St. Johns County receives 500 more doses of COVID-19 vaccine; appointments fill in minutes
Read full article: St. Johns County receives 500 more doses of COVID-19 vaccine; appointments fill in minutesAn additional 500 doses of the coronavirus vaccine arrived in St. Johns County from the state of Florida and just 12 minutes after the county opened appointments Thursday morning, all the slots were taken. St. Johns County said Tuesday that it was in the process of calling those who received their initial dose from the Department of Health in St. Johns County to schedule an appointment for their second dose. Ron DeSantis also announced Wednesday that 14 Publix locations in St. Johns County, as well as four locations in Flagler County, will offer the COVID-19 vaccine by appointment. On Wednesday evening, Publix posted on Facebook: “All available COVID-19 vaccine appointments at Publix Pharmacy Florida locations have been claimed. Hugo Mickler, 83, lives in St. Johns County and told News4Jax he’s frustrated with vaccination efforts.
3 ways to cast your vote in Georgia
Read full article: 3 ways to cast your vote in Georgia1) Request an absentee ballotGeorgia is one of 35 states where any registered voter can request a ballot by mail and vote absentee without needing any reason. County election officials began sending out its absentee ballots last week. Vote on Election DayAll precincts in Georgia will be open for voting from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3. In some places, poll workers will ask voters to wait in their cars until it’s their turn to vote. Raffensperger has partnered with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber Federation to recruit new poll workers to help with advance and Election Day voting.