Warming centers see surge in people during winter weather in metro Atlanta
“Even during traditional warming center times, we probably would see about 120-150 people, but when it gets down to this level of temperature, everybody wants to come in,” said Tucker. Tucker said they are happy to take people in. On Tuesday, numbers were inching closer to 300 for both their facilities combined.
The GEMA/HS website reports dozens of warming shelters are open.
As winter brings below-freezing temperatures to Atlanta, housing-insecure residents are at risk of being negatively affected ...
ATLANTA — As cold air begins to move into Atlanta and north Georgia, warming centers are opening across the metro area to help residents cope with plunging temperatures and brisk winds.
Frontline Response officials are also opening the shelter located at 2585 Gresham Rd. in Atlanta for men and single fathers beginning at 8 p.m.
Due to the cold winds, five metro Atlanta counties have announced plans to keep their warming centers open on Monday and several other days within this week.
the City of Atlanta will open a warming center at the Central Park Recreation Center, located at 400 Merritts Ave. NE, Atlanta 30308. The center will be operational during the following ...
DeKalb County's warming centers will be open 24-hours a day until further notice as of Jan. 19, the county announced.
The National Weather Service upgraded the approaching winter storm in Georgia from a watch to a warning, signaling that ...
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