(ATLANTA) – Due to the potential for severe weather across Georgia on Thursday, March 18, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency Mass Vaccination Sites will either delay opening, or close early to ensure the safety of personnel and patients.

“Our first concern is the safety of the staff and patients at these outdoor sites,” said Chris Stallings, GEMA/HS Director. “We are asking for the public’s cooperation as we adjust the schedules, and want to assure those with an appointment that they will be rescheduled quickly if necessary.”

The sites are adjusting their opening and closing times as follows:

  • Albany Georgia Forestry Commission Site:  Site will delay opening until 1PM.  All appointment holders will be rescheduled to arrive after 1PM on Thursday, March 18.
  • The Delta Museum Site, Habersham County Fairgrounds, and Columbus Civic Center will delay opening until 10:00 am. All appointment holders will be rescheduled to arrive after 10:00 am and hours will be extended to accommodate all appointments.
  • Sandersville – Word of Life Church:  Site will close at 11AM.  All appointment holders will be rescheduled to arrive before 10:30 am on Thursday, March 18th
  • Waycross Mall:  Site will close at 12pm.  All appointment holders will be rescheduled to arrive before 11:30 am on Thursday, March 18th
  • Savannah – Gulfstream Aerospace:  Site will close at 1PM.  All appointment holders will be rescheduled to arrive before 12:30 pm on Thursday, March 18th
  • Macon Farmers Market Site – Site personnel will monitor the weather and shelter in place as needed.

  • Columbus Civic Center Site – Site will delay opening until 9 a.m. All appointment holders will be rescheduled to arrive after 9 a.m. on Thursday, March 18th.

These times are subject to change, and patients whose appointments are impacted will receive an email or text from Sharecare advising them about these changes.

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As part of the Office of the Governor, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency collaborates with local, state and federal governments in partnership with private sector and non-governmental organizations to protect life and property against man-made and natural emergencies. GEMA/HS’s website and preparedness campaign provides Georgians with the knowledge needed to effectively prepare for disasters. Go to gema.georgia.gov/plan-prepare/ready-georgia for information on developing a custom emergency plan and Ready kit.