Phase 1A+ COVID-19 vaccine distribution starts Monday in Ga. Phase 1A+ COVID-19 vaccine distribution starts Monday in Ga. By WTOC Staff and Kristen Rary | January 11, 2021 at 5:51 AM EST - Updated January 11 at 7:34 AM SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - COVID-19 vaccines will officially be more available to Georgians starting Monday, Jan. 11. Phase 1A+ of the Georgia Vaccine Distribution Plan starts Monday, which means far more Georgians who need the vaccine will be eligible. Healthcare workers, residents and staff of long-term care facilities, adults over the age of 65 and their caregivers, and first responders are all included in Phase 1A+ vaccine distribution. The Georgia Department of Public Health is expanding locations and providers where the vaccine will be available to include county health departments and private providers. Appointments have been available for scheduling since Jan. 7, however, the phone lines for scheduling appointments has been overrun, and when available, the appointments fill up quickly.