Georgia Winter Storm: Where to go to get warm if needed
(FOX 5 Atlanta)
ATLANTA - As dangerous cold and winter weather move into Georgia, counties across the state are opening warming shelters to provide safe, heated spaces for those in need. Below is a county-by-county list of available warming centers, along with hours, locations and contact information.
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Georgia State Parks opened warming stations at noon on Saturday for the public to use. A live interactive map showing the state park warming shelters can be found by clicking here.
❄️ Warming Shelters by County
Fulton County (City of South Fulton)
Burdett Park Warming Center
2945 Burdett Road, College Park, GA 30349
⏰ Saturday–Monday, 7 p.m.–7 a.m. (may be extended to Tuesday)
🔗 https://www.cityofsouthfultonga.gov
Cobb County
MUST Ministries – Hope House
📍 1297 Bells Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30066
Open:
- Saturday, Jan. 24 through Tuesday, Feb. 3
- Guests must arrive by 8 p.m.
Services Provided:
- Overnight shelter
- Meals
- Open to men, women and children
Transportation Assistance:
Transit vouchers available through Reflections of Trinity
📍 4037 Austell-Powder Springs Rd., Powder Springs, GA 30127
📞 (770) 222-6511
DeKalb County
County-Operated Warming Centers
🕕 Open 24 hours beginning 6 p.m. Jan. 24–30
Exchange Park Intergenerational Center
2771 Columbia Drive, Decatur
Frontline Response International (HQ & transport hub)
2585 Gresham Road SE, Atlanta
St. Vincent de Paul (night only location)
2050-C Chamblee Tucker Road, Chamblee
Tobie Grant Recreation Center
593 Parkdale Drive, Scottdale
All transportation routes will originate from Frontline Response Headquarters (2585 Gresham Rd SE, Atlanta). Routes will begin at 6 p.m., with initial pickups completed by 7:30 p.m. Following the initial pickups, final sweep operations will continue from 7:30 p.m. through 10:00 p.m., with all routes concluding promptly at 10 p.m.
📞 Transportation & coordination: 404-334-3610
🔗 https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov
🔗 https://frontlineresponse.org
Additional Community Shelters
New Life Community Alliance Warming Center
3592 Flat Shoals Road, Decatur | 7 p.m.–7 a.m.
🔗 https://www.nlca.org
Tucker First United Methodist Church – Cold Weather Refuge
4315 Church St., Tucker | Jan. 24–27
📞 470-431-7800
🔗 https://tuckerfumc.org
Gwinnett County (open through Jan. 28)
Gwinnett County will open warming stations when temperatures fall to 35 degrees or below, offering overnight relief for residents in need.
All warming stations operate 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. and provide a warm place to rest, meals, and access to transportation options.
📍 Gwinnett County Warming Station Locations
Buford
Buford Senior Center
2755 Sawnee Avenue
Bus Route 101 (I-985), Stop 19
Bus Route 50, Stop 5047
Duluth
Shorty Howell Park Activity Building
2750 Pleasant Hill Road
Bus Route 10B, Stops 542 & 108
Norcross
Best Friend Park Gym
6224 Jimmy Carter Boulevard
Bus Route 35, Stops 407 & 906
Snellville
Gwinnett Community Resource Center at Bethany Church Road
3025 Bethany Church Road
Bus Route 70, Stops 7010 & 7023
Snellville Microtransit available
Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville Senior Center
225 Benson Street
Bus Route 40, Stops 836 & 337
Lawrenceville Microtransit available
🚌 Transportation & Help
Real-time bus tracking and microtransit info: RideGwinnett.com
More information: 770-822-8850
Email: OneStopHelp@GwinnettCounty.com
Gordon County
Transportation available via Calhoun Police Department
Voluntary Action Center (Women & children only)
343 S. Wall St., Calhoun | Opens Fri. 6 p.m. (closure date unknown – check with center)
📞 706-629-7283
🔗 https://vacgordon.org
Crane Eater Community Church (Pets allowed with crate)
3168 Redbud Rd. NE, Calhoun | Opens Sat. 5 p.m. (closure date unknown – check with the church)
Providence Men’s Shelter (Men only)
437 S. Wall St., Calhoun | Opens Fri. 6 p.m. (open through Tuesday morning – may extend)
Fairmount Community Center (open Monday through Friday as needed)
11921 Fairmount Hwy SE
📞 706-337-5503
Houston County (Warner Robins)
Haven Hope House (open through Feb. 3)
79 Green St., Warner Robins, GA 31088
⏰ Jan. 25–29, opens nightly at 6 p.m.
🚌 Transportation available
📞 478-538-5115
🔗 https://www.wrga.gov
Whitfield County (Dalton)
Providence Ministries
Open nights below 32° | 8 p.m.–8 a.m.
🔗 https://providenceministries.net
Greater Works Dalton
Opens Fri. Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. through Mon. Jan. 26
🔗 https://greaterworksdalton.org
White & Habersham Counties
⚠️ No designated overnight shelters at this time
White County EMA
📞 706-865-9500 | After hours: 706-865-1224
🔗 https://www.whitecountyga.gov
Nearby Options
Salvation Army of Gainesville (limited space)
📞 770-534-7589
🔗 https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org
Hope Center (Toccoa) – opens if below 20°
📞 706-898-5050
Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center (daytime only)
Habersham County
📞 706-839-0324
Bartow County
The Compassion Center
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FfUfPV25P/
Bartow County Emergency Alerts
🔗 https://member.everbridge.net/453003085611364/login
🔗 https://www.cartersvillega.gov/storm
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