ATLANTA, GA – Georgians can now get the coronavirus vaccine at Publix and Kroger pharmacies across the state.
Publix will distribute coronavirus vaccines to 108 Publix pharmacies across Georgia, including several in Atlanta, Publix employees announced on Thursday. Kroger announced Friday that all pharmacies in Georgia already have the vaccine available.
Both supermarket retail chains will administer coronavirus vaccines by appointment only to the first respondents, health professionals, Georgians aged 65 and over and their caregivers, as well as residents and employees of long-term care facilities.
Eligible individuals can make appointments starting on Friday. Kroger’s appointments can be found here and Publix appointments can be found here.
“At Publix, we know how important it is to be there, especially in times of need,” Publix CEO Todd Jones said in a press release. “We are grateful for the opportunity to provide this critical service to the Georgia community.”
Vaccines are provided for as long as supplies last, at no cost, at both Kroger and Publix. Health insurance customers will need to bring their insurance card for the scheduled appointment. Medicare members are instructed to bring their red, white and blue Medicare Part B card, and customers without health insurance are instructed to provide their driver’s license or Social Security number.
“This is an extremely critical mission and Kroger is pleased to be part of the team that ensures that our most vulnerable residents have more ways to access the vaccine,” said Felix Turner, corporate affairs manager for Kroger’s Atlanta Division, in a press release. “We are strongly encouraging all customers and associates to receive the vaccine to contain the spread of COVID-19 in our communities and will do everything we can to ensure that they have access as soon as it is widely available.”
All Kroger sites are offering the coronavirus vaccine. To find your location, visit the Kroger pharmacy website.
Meanwhile, Publix offers the vaccine at 108 pharmacies in the state. Here are the specific Publix pharmacies where you can get the coronavirus vaccine in the Atlanta area: