Atlanta emergency warming shelter opens due to frigid temperatures

The city of Atlanta will open a warming shelter at 4 p.m. Friday. It will be open until noon Saturday, according to Atlanta police.

The low expected Friday night is 30 degrees.

The Old Adamsville Recreation Center is located at 3404 Delmar Lane NW. Men, women and children are welcome.

Transportation will be provided at Gateway Center, 275 Pryor St.

For more information, contact the Office of Constituent Services at 404-330-6023.

FYI: @Cityofatlanta will open a warming center at the Old Adamsville Recreation Center at 4 p.m. today. The Rec Ctr at 3404 Delmar Ln. will remain open until noon on Saturday. Transportation will be provided at the Gateway Center, 275 Pryor St. #StayWarm
— Atlanta Police Department (@Atlanta_Police) February 2, 2018

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