Cold Snap Arrives; Atlanta Opens Two Overnight Warming Centers at 8 p.m. Tonight
Affected by a cold snap, the City of Atlanta will open two overnight warming centers starting at 8 p.m. on Nov. 14 for residents in need to stay warm overnight, closing at 10 a.m. on Nov. 15. The Central Park Recreation Center, located at 400 Merritts Ave. NE, is open to all residents; the Selena S. Butler Park Recreation Center, located at 98 William Holmes Borders Dr. NE, is open only to women and children. The city said free transportation from the Gateway Center to the warming centers will be provided starting at 8 p.m. on Nov. 14; the warming centers will provide overnight shelter for people experiencing homelessness and residents with inadequate heating. The National Weather Service has issued frost and severe cold alerts for Atlanta and much of the Southeast, affecting more than 40 million people; temperatures in Atlanta will drop into the 30s Fahrenheit on weekend mornings and remain cold throughout the weekend. The city reminded residents that warming center hours may be adjusted based on the latest weather forecasts, and residents can check city notices before traveling.
Source: City of Atlanta
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