Jekyll Island and other towns across Georgia are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Jekyll Island, GA community.

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Georgia COVID-19 Cases

Georgia New Coronavirus Cases:
Georgia Total Coronavirus Cases: 3,092,429
Georgia New Coronavirus Deaths:
Georgia Total Coronavirus Deaths: 42,839
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Jekyll Island

Historic sea turtle release makes a splash on Georgia's coast

JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. — The largest sea turtle release in Georgia's history happened in Jekyll Island on Wednesday, after 34 turtles spent months receiving treatment. The group of 33 Kemp's ridley ... More info »

First Coast News - 04/04/2024 11:46am

Rehabilitated sea turtles returned to home off Georgia coast

JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. — After months of treatment, 34 rehabilitated sea turtles have been released back into the ocean off Jekyll Island in Georgia. The turtles received care for hypothermia ... More info »

WMAZ - 04/04/2024 05:25am

Georgia group and others release 34 rehabilitated sea turtles into ocean after reptiles regained their health

Thirty-four rehabilitated sea turtles were transported to Jekyll Island in Georgia to be let back into the ocean thanks to multiple marine conservation societies and aquariums. Each winter ... More info »

Fox News - 04/04/2024 07:49am

Endangered sea turtles get a second chance at life

Nearly three dozen endangered sea turtles got a second chance at life when they were released into the ocean off of Georgia's Jekyll Island this month. Organizers said it was the largest such ... More info »

WUNC - 04/11/2024 09:18pm

Rehabilitated loggerhead turtles released off coast of Georgia after winter rescue

Through a collaboration with the Georgia Aquarium and the Georgia Sea Turtle Center in Jekyll Island, Ga., the cold-stunned turtles were recently released back into the Atlantic Ocean. Equipped ... More info »

walb - 04/09/2024 06:12am

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