List: Warming stations opening up across South Georgia

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - As frigid temperatures are expected across the Peach State starting Friday, a number of warming stations are opening up across south Georgia.

On Wednesday, Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency ahead of the frigid temperatures.

Here is a list of warming stations opening up across south Georgia:

Albany

The Albany Rescue Mission is opening its doors to those that are homeless to get out of the cold weather. Starting Wednesday at 8 p.m., the rescue mission’s chapel will be open until Monday, Dec. 26.

On Friday, the city will launch its Operation Safe Place initiative, which city leaders said is to “give people a place to stay warm as temperatures begin to drop across the Good Life City.”

Below are the warming stations that will be open:

• Bill Miller Community Center, 312 Vick Street, Open: Friday-Monday, Hours: 8 p.m.-noon
• Driskell Community Center, 1023 S. McKinley Street, Open: Friday-Monday, Hours: 8 p.m.-noon

Thomasville

The Foundation of Rescue will open a shelter at 612 E. Clay Street. For more information, call (229) 201-3776.

Valdosta

Lowndes Associated Ministries to People, or LAMP, will offer shelter starting Friday, Dec. 23, starting at 4 p.m. The shelter will be on Charlton Street.

In Georgia, a number of state parks will be opening warming stations for public use.

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