City of Atlanta Activates Warming Centers Amidst Freezing Temperature Warning
The City of Atlanta is opening two warming centers on Saturday night in response to a freeze warning issued for much of north and central Georgia. According to officials, temperatures in the metro Atlanta area are expected to drop near or below freezing, potentially reaching as low as 29 degrees Fahrenheit, early Sunday morning. The warming centers will operate from 8 p.m. Saturday until 10 a.m. Sunday, with operating hours subject to change based on updated forecasts from the National Weather Service (NWS). The NWS has issued a freeze warning from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday, advising residents to protect sensitive plants and outdoor plumbing. The two designated recreation centers are the Central Park Recreation Center and the Selena S. Butler Park and Recreation Center, with the latter reserved for women and children. Transportation to these centers will be available from the Gateway Center at 8 p.m. Saturday, and Fulton County will provide return transportation when the centers close.
