🌡️ The Gist: Atlanta is opening a warming center on Monday, December 11, as temperatures are expected to drop to near freezing tonight.
🔍 The Details: In response to the cold snap, the City of Atlanta activated a warming center at Central Park Recreation Center, 400 Merritts Ave. NE, starting at 8 p.m. and continuing until 6 a.m. on Tuesday. This move was to provide shelter from the expected low temperature of about 34°.
🚌 Transportation:
- The city will provide transportation to the center from the Gateway Center, 275 Pryor St. SW, beginning at 8 p.m.
- Return transportation will be arranged following the center’s closure.
🌤️ In Context: Warming centers are crucial in urban areas to protect vulnerable populations from extreme cold weather. The expected temperature drop to near freezing heightens the need for such facilities.
⏭️ What’s Next?: The City of Atlanta will continue to monitor weather conditions and may extend the hours of the warming center or open additional centers if the cold weather persists.
