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Over 2,100 Receive COVID-19 Vaccinations During DeKalb County Event

Aug 28, 2021 - 3:56 PM
A line of cars waits under a large tent at an outdoor event. A dog looks out from a truck window, adding a curious and eager vibe to the scene.

Today, Aug. 28, DeKalb County, in partnership with the DeKalb County Board of Health and Medcura Health, administered 2,156 COVID-19 vaccinations.

The vaccination event featured guest appearances by renowned gospel singer Dottie Peoples, NBA legend Dikembe Motumbo, trumpeter extraordinaire Milkshake Mayfield, and award-winning gospel radio host Larry Tinsley.

The vaccination event began at 8 a.m. and county officials had planned to end at 1 p.m., but extended the event.

DeKalb County Board of Health and DeKalb County Fire Rescue administered voluntary COVID-19 vaccinations to anyone 12 years of age and older at The Mall at Stonecrest, 2929 Turner Hill Rd., Stonecrest, GA 30038. All persons receiving a vaccination also received a $100 prepaid debit card.

MedCura Health performed free COVID-19 tests.

DeKalb County Commissioners Mereda Davis Johnson and Larry Johnson distributed free school uniforms during the event

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