COVID - 19 VACCINES EXPANDING TO AGE 16 AND ABOVE

Beginning Thursday, March 24, 2021, any Georgian age 16 and above may get the COVID - 19 vaccine, Gov. Brian Kemp said Tuesday. For Georgians aged 16 and 17, Pfizer is the only vaccine currently approved, says the GA Department of Public Health (DPH).

Local residents may make an appointment for a COVID - 19 vaccine with DPH, with Southwell medical (Tift Regional) or with several local pharmacies.

To make an appointment with the local health department, call 844-955-1499.

To make an appointment with Southwell, call 229-353-2200.

You can also contact your local pharmacy to see if they are giving out the vaccine.

THA residents, if you have any questions please call Melanie Nunley at the housing authority office at 229-382-5434.