Henry commissioner to distribute COVID-19 kits to senior citizens

Henry County Commissioner Johnny Wilson will distribute COVID-19 test kits later this week to senior citizens in the south metro community.

The tests will be given out at the Locust Grove Senior Center, 280 Mose Brown Drive in Locust Grove, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. The kits will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis.

Henry County purchased the kits with COVID funds meant for vulnerable populations. For information, call 770-288-6001.

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