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Can’t find a self-administered Covid test on the pharmacy shelves? Some of our metro county health departments are trying to ease the strain for those who need to test.

Dekalb County will distribute 5,000 at-home Covid-19 rapid test kits to Dekalb residents this Thursday, December 30th.

The giveaway starts at 9 a.m. and continues while supplies last.
There are three locations:

South DeKalb Mall
2801 Candler Rd.
Decatur, GA 30034

North DeKalb Mall
2050 Lawrenceville Hwy.
Decatur, GA 30033

Plaza Fiesta
4166 Buford Hwy.
Atlanta, GA 30345

This is a drive-thru event, but walk-ups are welcome.
If you drive, you can remain in your vehicle to receive your FREE test kit.

Limit one test kit per person.
Dekalb County said in a press statement that they are making thousands of rapid tests available to help increase testing access amid the surge in Omicron cases.

Please share this info with your friends and neighbors!
View the press release online

Fulton County distributes FREE Covid tests

Fulton County has also initiated a Say Yes to the Test campaign.
Right now, all distribution sites are listed as being out-of-stock. However, you can check online here to see when more tests are available.

Vaccine Incentive Events

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Make sure to read carefully to confirm the dates plus your eligibility, and click through the links to verify details and schedule a shot. In some cases, appointments are required, and other events accept walk-ins.

Dekalb County

DeKalb County is hosting a $100 vaccination giveaway on Saturday, December 4th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The latest location is the old K-Mart property on Buford Highway, just outside the Perimeter.

The address is:
5597 Buford Hwy.
Doraville, GA 30340.

The voluntary vaccinations are FREE and available to anyone 12 years or older.

You don’t need an appointment, and you’ll be able to remain in your vehicle to receive the vaccination. Walk-ups are also welcome.

If you have a photo ID card and/or insurance card, please bring them — but it is not required.

According to a press release, everyone will have a choice of either the Moderna, Pfizer, or Johnson & Johnson vaccines. Booster doses of vaccine are recommended for adults 18 and older who have completed their first series of vaccine — but it is not clear whether or not the $100 incentive will be offered to those who get a booster.

In a press statement, the county said, “Since June 2021, DeKalb County has given $100 prepaid debit cards to 6,000 eligible residents who received COVID-19 vaccinations during county-sponsored events.”

Atlanta Public Schools (students & their families)

Atlanta Public Schools is partnering with Fulton County Government for this giveaway, which is open to eligible APS students plus family members within their households.

This is a limited offer, so register NOW if you’re interested. The gift card incentives will be given to the first 100 eligible students and family members who sign up.

Those who participate will receive one $50 card from APS, plus another $50 card from Fulton County Board of Health — for a total of $100 per shot, or $200 for those who get both shots through the program.

NOTE that only Pfizer vaccines are given at these events.

The vaccine events will be held on the following dates between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.:
* October 30th (first dose)
* November 20th (2nd dose)

The previously scheduled Oct. 23rd vaccine event has been rescheduled to the Oct. 30th event.
All Oct. 23rd registrants have been contacted and invited to move to Oct.30th.

There are two locations for the events on each date:
* Carver High School (55 McDonough Blvd SE, Atlanta, GA 30315)
* Frederick Douglass High School  225 Hamilton E Holmes Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30318)

More into and pre-registration here

Fulton County residents

This $100 vaccine giveaway is open to all Fulton County residents.
On four dates, residents of Fulton County will be eligible to receive a $100 prepaid gift card after receiving their COVID-19 vaccine at three sites.

The incentive is available to those residents who are seeking their first or second dose of the Pfizer vaccine only. The county will NOT have other vaccine brands available. The Pfizer shot can be given to anyone age 12 and older.
Read the press statement

Currently, four dates are scheduled for the giveaway:
* Wednesday, Oct. 27th
* Saturday, Oct. 30th
* Wednesday, Nov. 3rd
* Saturday, Nov. 6th

The giveaway will take place at these 3 vaccination sites:
• 5710 Stonewall Tell Road, College Park, GA 30349
• 4700 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta GA 30305
• Emma Darnell Aviation Museum & Conference Center (formerly the Aviation Community Cultural Center), 3900 Aviation Circle, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30336

Appointments are required at all three of these sites.
You can reserve a spot online or by calling 404-613-8150.

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