Cherokee County, GA – As extreme cold temperatures move into North Georgia, an emergency warming station will open Thursday evening to provide shelter for residents needing relief from the cold.
According to the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office, His Hands Church, in partnership with the Homeless Coalition of Cherokee County, is opening an overnight warming station Thursday, January 15, in Woodstock. The location will offer a safe, heated space for anyone impacted by the cold weather conditions.
The warming station will be located at His Hands Church, 550 Molly Lane, Woodstock, in Cherokee County, part of the north metro Atlanta area. Guests may arrive between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Thursday, with departure scheduled by 8:00 a.m. Friday morning.
Officials say the shelter is open to all individuals in need, emphasizing the importance of community awareness during periods of dangerous cold. Law enforcement and local partners are encouraging residents to share the information widely, particularly with those who may be unhoused or lack access to adequate heating.
Cold snaps in North Georgia can pose serious health risks, including hypothermia, especially during overnight hours when temperatures drop rapidly. Local agencies stress that warming stations play a critical role in preventing weather-related emergencies and deaths.
Residents with questions or those seeking additional details about the warming station can contact 770-406-6161.
Community members are also encouraged to check on neighbors, elderly residents, and vulnerable individuals as temperatures fall across Cherokee County and surrounding metro Atlanta communities.
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