As winter brings below-freezing temperatures to Atlanta, housing-insecure residents are at risk of being negatively affected by the extreme chill. But warming centers around the city won’t leave them out in the cold.

That’s where the city’s emergency warming centers come in. When temperatures dip below 40 degrees, Mayor Andre Dickens’ Office of Emergency Preparedness (OEP) sets up cots and heaters in some of the city’s recreation centers.

ATLANTA, GA — With temperatures dipping overnight, warming centers are available across the metro Atlanta area. The new center in Peace Baptist Church located at 4000 Covington Highway in Decatur is opening on Monday at 5 p.m.

Due to the cold winds, five metro Atlanta counties have announced plans to keep their warming centers open on Monday and several other days within this week.

With temperatures expected to be frigid, the City of Abilene and surrounding areas have opened several places to stay warm. Salvation Army of Brownwood11:30 am to 1:00 pm403 Lakeway Drive Sweetwater House Of PeaceOpens Sunday at 5:00 p.

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