ATLANTA — Some metro Atlanta counties are opening warming centers ahead of a cold snap that will include freezing temperatures and wind chills.
Cherokee County
Local Woodstock-area churches, in partnership with the Homeless Coalition of Cherokee County, will open an emergency warming station at Woodstock City Church, 150 Ridgewalk Parkway, on Sunday and Monday to provide a safe, warm place for those in need.
All are welcome. Guests can arrive between 6 and 8 p.m. Departure is by 8 a.m. the following morning.
Guests are asked to use the East Entrance. Directional signs will be posted.
For additional information, call 770-406-6161.
DeKalb County
DeKalb County will activate warming centers beginning at 6 a.m. Sunday through Tuesday:
The following locations will be open on Sunday for the 24-hour activation:
- Frontline Response International, 2585 Gresham Rd SE, Atlanta
- St. Vincent de Paul, 2050-C Chamblee Tucker Rd, Chamblee
- Exchange Park Intergenerational Center, 2771 Columbia Dr, Decatur
Mason Mill Recreation Center won’t be open during this activation.
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