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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Covington vaccination site s move to Conyers surprises some residents The Newton County Health Center, located at 8203 Hazelbrand Road in Covington. - photo by Submitted Photo
COVINGTON, Ga. Some Newton County residents were caught by surprise after state health officials recently moved the Covington site for COVID-19 vaccinations to Conyers.
One resident said it was done without enough notice and could pose a risk to eligible patients who must now travel 13 miles west for the vaccine.
Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments on Jan. 18 moved one of its two vaccination sites from Covington to a site 13 miles west at the Rockdale Career Academy in Conyers.