Georgia May Add Teachers To Vaccine Priority List

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp answers questions during a news conference to discuss the state’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plans, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, in Atlanta.

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Georgia educators may be next in line to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Gov. Brian Kemp said Thursday that state officials will be finalizing plans over the next two weeks to expand the list of people eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

His remarks on vaccine eligibility focused on educators, suggesting that teachers and other school professionals may soon be allowed to get the shot.