AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – With temperatures expected to drop below 32 degrees, the city of Augusta is opening warming centers and offering free transit rides Saturday to help people get out of the cold.
Overnight shelters
Individuals seeking overnight shelter must obtain a shelter from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.
Beginning at 5 p.m., a deputy will be on-site at May Park to help with that. Shelter assistance is also available by phone at 706-821-1080, with Option 4 as the prompt.
Augusta Transit will provide complimentary transportation to designated overnight warming shelters from 3-8 p.m. To arrange transportation, call 706-821-1719 before 8 p.m…