NEWS BRIEF: Fulton County hosting hip-hop, gospel music festival to spur vaccinations
Fulton County will host a pair of concerts in late August with the goal of increasing the number of COVID-19 vaccinations among its residents. The Vax Up Music Fest at Wolf Creek Amphitheater will feature hip-hop artists on Saturday, Aug. 28, and gospel singers on Sunday, Aug. 29. Free passes will be given to attendees who present a valid photo identification card along with their vaccination card showing they have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine. Vaccinations will also be available onsite before each show. Parking is free at the venue. fultoncountyga.gov
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Vax Up Music Fest - Day Two
08/29/2021 6:00 PM
Wolf Creek Amphitheater
As part of its ongoing efforts to increase the rate of COVID-19 vaccinations, Fulton County will host the Vax Up Music Fest on Saturday, August 28 and Sunday, August 29 at Wolf Creek Amphitheater.
Fulton County and A-Town Music Fest will present a two-day lineup.
*Saturday’s Vax Up Hip Hop Concert will feature Pastor Troy, Fabo, Young Dro, D.S.G.B., Crime Mob, Kadalack Boyz, Trillville, Ghetto Maffia, Kilo Ali, Backbone, Youngbloodz, Raheem, D4L, Franchize Boys, KP & Envy, Cool Breeze, Lil Will, and Shop Boyz.
*Sunday’s Vax Up Gospel Concert will feature Marvin Sapp, Jekalyn Carr, James Fortune, Willie Moore, Jr., Bri Babineaux, and Jor’Dan Armstrong.
“The health of Fulton County citizens is our highest priority,” said Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts. “We have administered more vaccines than any other county, but there is still much work to be done. We must continue to find creative solutions to close the vaccination gaps within Fulton County, and to address health disparities affecting Black and Brown communities. ”
Vax Up Music Fest Day One
08/28/2021 6:00 PM
Wolf Creek Amphitheater
As part of its ongoing efforts to increase the rate of COVID-19 vaccinations, Fulton County will host the Vax Up Music Fest on Saturday, August 28 and Sunday, August 29 at Wolf Creek Amphitheater.
Fulton County and A-Town Music Fest will present a two-day lineup.
*Saturday’s Vax Up Hip Hop Concert will feature Pastor Troy, Fabo, Young Dro, D.S.G.B., Crime Mob, Kadalack Boyz, Trillville, Ghetto Maffia, Kilo Ali, Backbone, Youngbloodz, Raheem, D4L, Franchize Boys, KP & Envy, Cool Breeze, Lil Will, and Shop Boyz.
*Sunday’s Vax Up Gospel Concert will feature Marvin Sapp, Jekalyn Carr, James Fortune, Willie Moore, Jr., Bri Babineaux, and Jor’Dan Armstrong.
“The health of Fulton County citizens is our highest priority,” said Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts. “We have administered more vaccines than any other county, but there is still much work to be done. We must continue to find creative solutions to close the vaccination gaps within Fulton County, and to address health disparities affecting Black and Brown communities. ”
Fulton County Board of Commissioners
Website: Fulton County is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners who are elected to four-year terms. Six of the members are district commissioners, and the Chairman is At-Large, representing all of Fulton County. The Board of Commissioners meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m.
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