ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE
ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – Rockdale County Emergency Management Agency will open a warming center for the community over the next few days. Through frigid winter temperatures, it is imperative to raise awareness among community members for those needing a place to escape the cold.
The warming center will be open in the evenings from 7 pm to 7 am on January 16th, 17th, 19th, 20th, and 21st at the Conyers First Methodist Church. Anyone in the warming center must arrive for intake between 7 and 8:30 pm. Wearing a mask and social distancing are highly recommended.
Only service animals will be allowed in the center for individuals with pets needing to stay at the center. However, other pet accommodations will be made, and the pets will be returned to the individuals at 7 am the following day.
Please help spread the word to those at risk due to the freezing temperatures.
For more information, please call the Emergency Management Agency at 770-278-8405 or the Warming Center contact line at 470-334-5000.
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