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A new state survey shows that despite calls for teachers to be prioritized for , a majority of staff in Georgia's public schools do not want to be vaccinated.&nbsp;&nbsp; According to the state, only about 78,000 of the 171,000 surveyed said they would like the vaccine, which represents about 45%. The Georgia&nbsp;Department of Education has extended the deadline for districts to respond to the survey until Feb.&nbsp;26 after some school districts failed to respond during the initial period, which was Feb.&nbsp;4 through 17.&nbsp;&nbsp; Atlanta Public Schools, Carroll County Schools, and Fayette County were some of the systems that did not initially participate.&nbsp;&nbsp; Data provided by the GADOE shows that the interest in the vaccine varies greatly from district to district.&nbsp;&nbsp; In Buford City Schools, only 193 of the 583 staff members said they want to be vaccinated.&nbsp;That represents 33%.&nbsp;The DeKalb County School District, however, had a much higher reported rate with 12,000 of their 16,000 employees, or 75%, responding "yes."&nbsp;&nbsp; You can see the percentages for participating school districts below. Currently, Georgia remains in Phase 1A+ for distribution of the COVID-19 vaccines.&nbsp; Only healthcare workers, first responders, those 65 years and older and their caregivers are eligible. &nbsp;for breaking news and weather alerts. Breaking news delivered fast By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the and .

A new state survey shows that despite calls for teachers to be prioritized for , a majority of staff in Georgia's public schools do not want to be vaccinated.&nbsp;&nbsp; According to the state, only about 78,000 of the 171,000 surveyed said they would like the vaccine, which represents about 45%. The Georgia&nbsp;Department of Education has extended the deadline for districts to respond to the survey until Feb.&nbsp;26 after some school districts failed to respond during the initial period, which was Feb.&nbsp;4 through 17.&nbsp;&nbsp; Atlanta Public Schools, Carroll County Schools, and...

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