Frigid temperatures cause Atlanta to open warming centers

ATLANTA — The City of Atlanta will open two emergency warming centers in anticipation of frigid temperatures. 

The centers will open Thursday, January 26, at 8 p.m. until Friday, January 27, at 6 a.m. The warming centers will be located at:

• Old Adamsville Recreation Center, 3404 Delmar Ln NW, Atlanta, GA 30331
• Central Park, 400 Merritts Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308

Transportation will be provided to both locations beginning at 8 p.m. from the Gateway Center, located at 275 Pryor St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30303, with return transportation upon deactivation. 

Timing of the activation of warming centers is subject to change based upon updated forecasts and needs. 

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Temperatures tonight will dip below freezing with wind gusts has high as 20 mph.