Kroger offers senior citizen, high-risk customers early shopping hour during coronavirus outbreak
Kroger announced Sunday that its Georgia stores will now open early for high-risk and senior citizen shoppers due to concerns surrounding COVID-19 spread, according to a release from the company.
Kroger’s Atlanta Division, which includes stores in Georgia, Eastern Alabama and South Carolina, will have a designated shopping hour from 7 to 8 a.m. Monday through Thursday for adults over 60 and any high-risk individuals.
“High-risk” is defined by the Center for Disease Control as anyone with underlying medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes and lung disease
This new schedule will begin Monday, March 23.
“During these hours, we will be open for those who may be more susceptible to COVID-19,” said Felix Turner, manager of corporate affairs for Kroger’s Atlanta Division in the release. “We encourage all customers to respect these special hours as we work to protect our community members.”
Kroger operates nine stores in Macon and Warner Robins:
- 220 Tom Hill Senior Blvd., Macon
- 4650 Forsyth Rd., Macon
- 5928 Zebulon Rd., Macon
- 660 North Ave., Macon
- 4628 Presidential Pkwy., Macon
- 4321 Hartley Bridge Rd., Macon
- 3094 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins
- 115 Russell Pkwy., Warner Robins
- 774 GA Highway 96, Warner Robins
Users can find other locations using the Kroger store locator online.