As the City of Atlanta braces for dropping temperatures, the local government is taking proactive measures to ensure that its residents stay warm. The city has announced the opening of warming centers as part of its cold weather response, aiming to support those in need of shelter. According to a recent release by the City of Atlanta’s official website, the centers will operate across two nights, opening their doors today and tomorrow evening.
The first of these warming havens, available to the public starting at 8:00 p.m. today, until 9:00 a.m. tomorrow, will be the Central Park Recreation Center. Intended for those seeking refuge from the cold, the second center, the Old Adamsville Recreation Center, will open tomorrow, following the same nightly schedule. Operating at reduced capacity, efforts to accommodate as many individuals as possible will be made, facing the chill air that blankets the city.
In recognition of transportation barriers often faced by those in need, the City of Atlanta has arranged for nightly transportation at 8:00 p.m. from the Gateway Center, making the shelters accessible. As the Fulton County Government will provide return transportation upon the deactivation of the warming centers, their commitment to support and community well-being is evident. The activation times for these centers remain subject to change, dependent upon the updates from the National Weather Service…