Bibb County teachers, staff receive COVID-19 vaccine
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MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) The Bibb County School District partnered with Atrium Health Navicent over the weekend to have its teachers vaccinated.
They held a drive-thru event at two locations Saturday: the Family Health Center on Eisenhower Parkway and the Wellness Center on Northside drive.
According to Atrium Health Navicent, around 700 employees registered to receive the vaccine.
“It was exciting to finally see that time come,” Assistant Superintendent of Student Affairs Jaime Cassady said.
Atrium Health Navicent has started making plans to administer the second dose.
Vaccines are available by appointment to first responders, health care workers and people age 65 and older. Author: Raynard Churchwell (13WMAZ) Updated: 7:49 PM EST March 3, 2021
MACON, Ga. Another COVID-19 vaccine site opened Wednesday in Macon-Bibb County.
Atrium Health Navicent opened their drive-thru vaccination site outside the Family Health Center on Eisenhower Parkway.
Vaccines are available by appointment to first responders, health care workers and people age 65 and older.
Navicent nurses talked about why they feel the vaccine is so important. It s important because we need for everybody to come out and get vaccinated. We need to get past the pandemic. It s the thing you need to do for your family. It s the thing you need to do for your community and it s the thing to get safe, Ellen Shipman said.
Atrium Health Navicent readies new drive-thru vaccination site
Starting Wednesday, people in Central Georgia will have another place available to them where they can receive their COVID-19 vaccination Author: Molly Jett Updated: 7:21 PM EST March 2, 2021
MACON, Ga. COVID-19 vaccinations are still in high demand, which is why Atrium Health Navicent is opening a brand new, drive-thru vaccination site in Macon this week.
Starting Wednesday, you could get your COVID-19 vaccine at the new drive outside the health system s Family Health Center on Eisenhower Parkway.
Jessica Whittington, an RN with Atrium Health Navicent, got her second COVID-19 shot a couple of weeks ago and is eager to be part of the new vaccination site.