Labor Day COVID-19 Services

Some COVID-19 Services Available on Labor Day in North Georgia

North Georgia – The North Georgia Health District offices in Dalton, Georgia will be closed on Monday, September 6th  for Labor Day, as will all health departments in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield counties. However, some COVID-19 services will be provided.

The Woodstock Health Center will conduct a Drive-Thru COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic from 8 AM to 12 PM on Monday. No appointments are needed, and the vaccine is free. Pfizer vaccine will be offered to people ages 12 and older; Moderna and Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccine will be available to people 18 and older. The Woodstock Health Center is located at 7545 North Main Street, Woodstock, GA 30188, and clients will drive to the right of the building.

Also, MAKO Medical will operate as usual on Labor Day, offering Free COVID-19 Testing at three locations in North Georgia. This is PCR testing done by nasal swab to determine the presence of the virus that causes COVID-19. There are no eligibility requirements other than having a Georgia address and registering online at https://mako.exchange/splash/GAmakotesting/.

Locations and hours for MAKO Medical COVID-19 testing in North Georgia are as follows:

Action Church

271 Marietta Road, Canton, GA 30114

Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 3 PM

Edwards Park

115 Edwards Park Entrance, Dalton, GA 30721

Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 3 PM

Gilmer County Civic Center (Parks and Recreation)

1561 South Main Street, Ellijay, GA 30540

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 8 AM – 2 PM

For more information about our public health services, hours and locations, go to nghd.org.

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