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Weather forces cancellation of testing in Springfield
COVID-19

 Saturday, May 30, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. in Glynn County at Burroughs-Molette Elementary School (front entrance area), 1900 Lee St. in Brunswick  Monday, June 1, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Camden County at Mary Lee Clark Elementary School, 318 Mickler Drive in St. Marys  Tuesday, June 2, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Chatham County at Savannah High School, 400 Pennsylvania Ave. in Savannah  Tuesday, June 2, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in McIntosh County at South Newport Baptist Church, 23344 US-17 in Townsend  Wednesday, June 3, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Liberty County in the Shuman Gym Parking Lot at James Brown Park, 800 Tupelo Trail in Hinesville  Thursday, June 4, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Chatham County at Johnson High School, 3012 Sunset Blvd in Thunderbolt  Thursday, June 4, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Long County in the Smiley Elementary School parking lot, 1530 Georgia Hwy 57 in Ludowici  Friday, June 5, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Effingham County at the main entrance of the former Effingham County Middle School, 1290 Hwy. 119 South in Springfield  

Due to weather concerns, today's COVID-19 Testing event in Springfield has been canceled. The Georgia Department of Public Health plans to offer testing again June 5 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the main entrance of the former Effingham County Middle School, 1290 Hwy. 119 South in Springfield.


There are many other opportunities for testing for anyone wishing to be tested sooner. "Ffxed" locations offe testing by appointment (and appointments usually take less than five minutes) in Savannah, Richmond Hill, Pembroke and Brunswick. There will also be other mobile testing sites scheduled in the coming days.


Call 1-912-230-9744 to begin the appointment process. To visit a mobile specimen collection site, see the attached schedule for "pop-up" testing sites planned through the next week

Effingham High School Band to Perform at NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
St. Patty's Day
Effingham County High School band members are preparing to represent their school and community on a national stage in New York City next March. (Courtesy of Effingham County High School)
The Effingham County High School marching band has been invited to perform in New York City’s historic 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This prestigious opportunity marks the band’s largest performance to date, showcasing their talents on a national stage.
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