ATLANTA -- Due to the potential for severe weather across the Georgia on Thursday, 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 1 p.m.. All appointment holders will be rescheduled to arrive after 1 p..m.

The Delta Museum Site, Habersham County Fairgrounds and Columbus Civic Center will delay opening until 10 a.m. All appointment holders will be rescheduled to arrive after 10 a.m. and hours will be extended to accommodate all appointments.

Sandersville – Word of Life Church: Site will close at 11 a.m. All appointment holders will be rescheduled to arrive before 10:30 a.m. on Thursday.

Waycross Mall: Site will close at noon. All appointment holders will be rescheduled to arrive before 11:30 a.m. on Thursday

Savannah – Gulfstream Aerospace: Site will close at 1 p.m.. All appointment holders will be rescheduled to arrive before 12:30 p.m. Thursday.

Macon Farmers Market Site – Site personnel will monitor the weather and shelter in place as needed. 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.