Forsyth County held two COVID-19 vaccination events this week,with two more completely booked, appointment-based events set for next week.

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognized theneed to increase the opportunity for residents to receive COVID-19 vaccines.County departments worked together to organize the events. 

“Our Emergency Management Director Chris Grimes pulledtogether resources from the County’s Information Systems & Technologies,Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office, as well our partners at NorthsideHospital and Public Health, to make these appointments available,” said CountyManager Kevin Tanner. “We also greatly appreciate the two organizations fromour faith community who are allowing us to use their facilities.”

Photos from the events are available by clicking here.    

Please note that all appointments for the week of Jan. 24have been filled and future vaccination events are dependent upon vaccineavailability. Sign up to receive County news, including information on COVID-19vaccinations, at www.forsythco.com.

The County’s vaccine distribution is intended to supplementthat of Public Health. Vaccines will continue to be provided by privatephysicians, pharmacies and Public Health, as available. For more information onparticipating vaccine sites, clickhere.

Information regarding the Georgia Department of PublicHealth’s vaccine distribution phase plan, including the criteria for each phasegroup, can be found by clicking here, or by visiting the Georgia Department ofPublic Health’s website, dph.georgia.gov.