The DeKalb Board of Health will start COVID-19 tests and vaccinations later than scheduled on Tuesday, citing “forecasted black ice and low temperatures.”

Testing and vaccination sites will open at 11 a.m. Tuesday, two hours later than usual.

Officials said those with testing appointments at the county’s site at Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church were being “notified and provided options to reschedule or register for testing at another location, including testing sites in neighboring counties.”

Those scheduled to receive vaccinations at the county’s Doraville and Stonecrest sites prior to 11 a.m. Tuesday can show up to be vaccinated later in the day or on Wednesday, officials said.

Visit dekalbhealth.net for more information.

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Joe Rich had moved to 3935 Paces Manor 2.5 year ago. on Tuesday, Sept. 22,2009, he was trapped at his house with no way out - but a boat. He has been ferrying various things back and forth and is surprised he still has power. Vinings residents were dealing with a major flooding issue Tuesday, as the Chattahoochee River made its way along the banks near Paces Ferry Road.  Many residents with upscale homes were hit hard, some for the second time since an earlier post millennia flooding episode. Since early Monday, seven lives have been taken and several other people remain missing. The record-setting rains also have closed schools and roads and have left people stranded in their homes. The river's level near Vinings was at 27.36 feet before daybreak Tuesday after cresting at 28.1 feet overnight. Flood stage is 14 feet, and anything above 20 feet is considered "major" flooding. (Photo: John Spink, jspink@ajc.com)

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