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COVID-19 testing, food distribution June 16 in Gainesville
COVID-19 test
This undated file photo provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows CDC's laboratory test kit for the coronavirus. - photo by Associated Press

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Free drive-thru COVID-19 testing and food distribution will be available at St. John Baptist Church in Gainesville Tuesday, June 16. 

The event has been organized by the Georgia Department of Public Health and the Sunshine Seniors, a local ministry that does community service projects. It will run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday.

People can call 770-531-5600 to make an appointment for testing.

St. John Baptist Church is located at 757 E.E. Butler Parkway.