Metro Atlanta residents who think they may have COVID now have the option to stop by two COVID mega-testing sites.
The sites began operations recently and are on located in Cobb and DeKalb counties, in the northeast and southwest ends of suburban Atlanta.
Where Are The Mega-COVID Sites In Metro Atlanta?
The Cobb County site is located at Jim Miller Park (Gate 1), 1295 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta, GA 30008.
The DeKalb County site is located at 2994 Turner Hill Road, Stonecrest, GA, 30038.
What Time Do The COVID Mega-Testing Sites Open & Close?
The hours of operation for both sites are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. The sites close from 12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m. every day for a lunch break.
Do The COVID Mega-Testing Sites Take Walk-UPs?
You can’t just drive up to the testing sites and get tested. You must have an appointment to be tested. To register online and to make an appointment, please log on to patientportal.
If you’re wondering how the COVID testing process works, specimen collection is done by medical staff using a nasal swab and individuals will be provided information on how to receive the results of their PCR test.
Is COVID Testing Free?
COVID testing is free to all Georgians, however insurance will be billed if it is available. Additional information about the test sites and driving directions can be found at https://viralsolutionsga.com/.
Final Word
The testing sites are the results of a partnership between the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and the DeKalb County Board of Health, Cobb & Douglas Health Department and Viral Solutions.
Health officials say the best way to prevent getting infected with COVID-19 is to get vaccinated and get your booster shot.
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