Macon New Year's celebrations ignore medical professional's advice

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Even with multiple warnings about the strong possibility of holiday gatherings increasing the spread of COVID-19, some New Year's celebrations were no different from past years.

41nbc's peyton lewis is live in c1 3 b13 monroe county tonight with the latest.

Live no script going into the new year holiday, medical professionals were aware that covid-19 cases might rise.

Celebrations caught on camera in downtown macon validated their concerns.

C1 3 b13 41nbc's chip matthews reports.

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