The City of Atlanta is taking action to ensure residents facing homelessness can find refuge from the cold. The Central Park Recreation Center, located at 400 Merritts Ave. NE, has been designated as a warming center. It is scheduled to open its doors at two specific times: starting at 8:00 p.m. yesterday, until 6:00 a.m. the following morning, and again at 8:00 p.m today, continuing to 6:00 a.m. tomorrow. This initiative aims to provide relief from the chilling weather that can pose serious health risks, especially for vulnerable populations, according to the city's official website.

Fulton County will be providing transportation for those needing a ride to the warming center. Pickup is arranged from the Gateway Center and is scheduled to begin at 8:00 pm each night the center is activated. Following the closing of the center each morning, return transportation will be made available. As the harsh weather attracts a necessity for such amenities, Atlanta officials remain attentive to the National Weather Service updates, and activation times of the warming center could shift in response to the latest forecasts.

Access to warming centers is a critical aspect of the city's emergency response to winter weather events. As such, the city takes care to publicize the availability of these warming shelters in a timely manner. For updates and more information, visit the City of Atlanta's official website.