Glynn County
Coverage of Glynn County in the Nexus archive.
- Rising seas magnify the dangers of Coastal Georgia’s industrial past
Semona Holmes in Brunswick, Georgia, lives near a former pesticide plant Superfund site, facing floodwater risks and concerns about toxic contamination. A new $15 million Superfund research center, involving six institutions, will study health effects and future exposure risks from Glynn County's toxic sites, including climate change impacts like rising seas and stronger storms.
- Georgia’s primaries and runoffs are over, but one PSC race lingers
Georgia's Public Service Commission (PSC) District 3 race requires a recount after Fitz Johnson defeated Brandon Martin by 2,947 votes in the May 19 Republican primary, triggering Georgia's 0.5% margin rule. Counties are using ballot scanners to complete the recount by June 26, with some starting after certifying recent runoff results.
- Emory gets $15M to establish first center to research toxic Superfund sites’ health effects
Emory University received a $15 million NIH grant to establish a research center studying health effects of Superfund sites in Glynn County, Georgia. The center will collaborate with multiple universities and conduct five studies, including assessing toxicant exposure and developing remediation methods. A 2023 pilot study found higher levels of specific toxicants in local residents compared to national averages.