Urgent care fills the gap between your primary care doctor’s office and the emergency room. Middle Georgia has a strong network of urgent care options from both hospital systems and independent operators. Most are open seven days a week with extended hours, accept walk-ins, and can handle minor illnesses, injuries, X-rays, and lab work. ER visits for non-emergencies can cost five to ten times more than urgent care and involve much longer waits. The five clinics below were verified through their own websites and are currently active.
1. Atrium Health Navicent Urgent Care — Macon (East and North)
Atrium Health Navicent operates two urgent care locations in Macon: East (1339 Gray Highway) and North (3400 Riverside Drive). Both are open Monday through Sunday, 8am to 8pm. Walk-in care is available, and you can reserve your spot online to reduce wait time. Virtual urgent care visits are available 24/7 for those who prefer care from home. These are hospital-system affiliated, meaning your visit records integrate with your Navicent medical record.
Services: Minor illnesses, minor injuries, X-rays, labs, virtual visits 24/7, sports physicals
Locations: 1339 Gray Hwy, Macon, GA 31211; 3400 Riverside Dr, Macon, GA 31210
Phone: (478) 633-1000
Website: https://navicenthealth.org/service-center/urgent-care-navicent-health
Hours: Mon-Sun 8am-8pm
2. Houston Healthcare (Emory) Urgent Care — Warner Robins / Kathleen
Houston Healthcare, now under Emory, operates urgent care facilities throughout Houston County including Warner Robins and Kathleen (Lake Joy Med-Stop). Walk-ins are welcome with no appointment needed.
Services: Minor illnesses, minor injuries, walk-in care
Locations: Warner Robins, GA; Kathleen, GA (Lake Joy Med-Stop)
Phone: (478) 329-3200
Website: https://www.hhc.org/services/urgent-care
Hours: Extended hours; check website for specifics
3. Peachtree Immediate Care — Warner Robins
Peachtree Immediate Care is the exclusive urgent care partner of the Emory Healthcare Network, with a Warner Robins location at 2768 Watson Blvd, Suite 100, Centerville (near Warner Robins). Open seven days a week with extended hours. Services include urgent care, COVID-19 testing, sports physicals, X-rays, on-site labs, and occupational medicine. Online check-in available. The Emory partnership means easy referrals to Emory specialists if needed. A second Middle Georgia location opened in Bonaire.
Services: Urgent care, COVID testing, sports physicals, X-rays, labs, occupational medicine
Address: 2768 Watson Blvd, Ste 100, Centerville, GA 31028 (Warner Robins area)
Phone: (478) 302-0001
Website: https://www.peachtreemed.com/location/warner-robins-urgent-care-2
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-7:30pm, Sat 8:30am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm
4. Southern Primary Care Walk-In — Macon / Warner Robins
Southern Primary Care offers walk-in and extended-hours clinics in both Macon and Warner Robins. While primarily a primary care practice, their extended hours and walk-in availability make them function as an urgent care alternative for patients who prefer seeing a primary care physician rather than an urgent care provider.
Services: Walk-in primary care, extended hours, acute illness, minor injuries
Locations: Macon, GA; Warner Robins, GA
Phone: (478) 477-0966
Website: https://www.southernprimarycare.com
5. Robins Total Care — Warner Robins
Robins Total Care at 2520 Watson Boulevard in Warner Robins provides walk-in care for the Warner Robins community.
Services: Walk-in care, minor illnesses, minor injuries
Address: 2520 Watson Blvd, Warner Robins, GA 31093
Phone: (478) 236-2338
FAQ
When should I go to urgent care vs. the emergency room?
Go to urgent care for: minor cuts requiring stitches, sprains, mild to moderate fevers, ear infections, sore throats, urinary tract infections, rashes, minor burns, and flu symptoms. Go to the ER for: chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe allergic reactions, seizures, uncontrolled bleeding, head injuries with loss of consciousness, stroke symptoms, and broken bones with exposed bone. When in doubt, call 911 or go to the ER.
How much does an urgent care visit cost in Middle Georgia?
Without insurance, expect $100 to $200 for a basic visit, plus additional costs for X-rays ($50-$150) or lab work. With insurance, your copay is typically $25 to $75. Compare this to ER visits, which average $1,000 to $3,000 or more. Most urgent care centers accept major insurance plans, Tricare, Medicare, and Medicaid. Many also accept self-pay patients.
Can urgent care prescribe medications?
Yes. Urgent care providers can prescribe most medications, including antibiotics, antivirals, pain medication, and short-term prescriptions for chronic conditions. They generally cannot prescribe long-term controlled substances or refill ongoing prescriptions managed by your primary care doctor. If you need a prescription refilled and cannot reach your primary care provider, urgent care can sometimes provide a short bridge supply.