DeKalb County vaccination event draws thousands
Organizers said the DeKalb County administered more than 2,100 doses at Saturday's event.
STONECREST, Ga. - DeKalb County's incentive-based approach to vaccinating residents against COVID-19 continued on Saturday.
County workers provided $100 gift cards to recipients at the county's vaccination event at Stonecrest Mall.
Organizers said the DeKalb County administered more than 2,100 doses at Saturday's event.
"This has been a great day for DeKalb in our ongoing fight against COVID-19," DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond said. "I thank all of our partners, employees and volunteers who contributed to this successful event."
There were even a couple of celebrity appearances, including actor Chris Tucker, singer Tony Terry and Gospel artist Dottie Peoples.
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