City of Albany activates cooling stations for Saturday, Sunday, & Monday

ALBANY, Ga. – – From Saturday, August 12, 2023, through Monday, August 14, 2023, the City of Albany, with the assistance of Dougherty County, will activate Operation Safe Place to give people a place to cool off during the day.

According to current weather reports, the heat index is projected to exceed 100 degrees over the weekend and on Monday.

Below is a list of locations available to anyone needing a break from the heat and the times they will be open. Water will be provided at each site.

• The Albany Transportation Center
o Address: 300 W. Oglethorpe Boulevard
o Hours of Operation:
• Saturday and Monday: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Sunday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

• The Dougherty County Public Library Central Branch in Downtown
o Address: 300 Pine Avenue
o Hours of Operation
• Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Sunday: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
• Monday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

• The Northwest Library Branch
o Address: 2507 Dawson Road
o Hours of Operation:
• Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Monday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

• The Southside Library Branch
o Address: 2114 Habersham Road
o Hours of Operation:
• Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Monday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

• Tallulah Massey Library Branch
o Address: 2004 Stratford Drive
o Hours of Operation:
• Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Monday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

• Westtown Library Branch
o Address: 2124 Waddell Avenue
o Hours of Operation:
• Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Monday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

CBS 44 Meteorologist Matthew Crumley says an Excessive Heat Warning, Excessive Heat Watch and a Heat Advisory have been issued by the National Weather Service as heat index temperatures reach dangerous levels between 110°-115°!

Practice heat safety! Stay hydrated! Stay cool!

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