Warner Robins city employees will soon get an extra check thanks to their hard work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Monday night, Warner Robins City Council voted unanimously to give a hazard bonus to all city employees.
"The reaction was, 'Oh, wow,'" said Officer Greg Martin with Warner Robins Police Department. "It was truly unexpected and just very grateful," said Lt. Gregory Fetz with Warner Robins Fire Department.
Mayor Randy Toms says the extra check is to thank all city employees working through this pandemic.
"They've been here and they've been in situations that they necessarily didn't feel comfortable in," Toms said.
Toms says the money will be distributed based on a tiered system.
"Certified firefighters and sworn police officers will receive a certain amount, all full-time employees, then all part-time employees will receive a different amount," Toms said.