Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson teams up with CVS to get DeKalb County’s Vaccination rates up in the 5th District.

DeKalb County District 5 Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson along with DeKalb County District 7 Commissioner Lorrain Cochran Johnson will host a "Don't Wait, Vaccinate" clinic on Saturday, June 26, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event will occur at the Lou Walker Senior Center, 2538 Panola Road, Stonecrest, Georgia 30038. The purpose of this event is to continue to encourage citizens to obtain their COVID vaccinations.

The event will be held in partnership with CVS Pharmacies, the Urban League, the DeKalb County Board of Health, DeKalb School Board Chair Vickie Turner, Stonecrest Mayor Pro-Tem George Turner, Stonecrest Councilman Rob Turner, and the DeKalb Department of Human Services.

"We have made significant progress in the fight to get our community vaccinated, but we have more work to do," Commissioner Davis Johnson said. Citizens are encouraged to schedule an appointment by visiting CVS.co/GA-June26-24, or individuals can simply walk in the day of the event to receive their vaccination at no cost.

Participants will be able to enjoy a game of chess with local chess champion, Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson. Parents are encouraged to bring their children 12 and up to the event to be vaccinated and participate in a game of chess. Participants will also receive information about back to school immunization requirements, the 2021 DeKalb Summer Voucher Program, employment services and training opportunities from Work Source DeKalb. Participants will also be able to register to vote.

Individuals who get vaccinated during the “Don’t Wait, Vaccinate” event will have a chance to win several incentives in the CVS Sweepstakes, sponsored by CVS Pharmacy.

For more information, please visit www.commissionermeredajohnson.com.