City of Albany Activates Operation Safe Place to Offer Cooling Stations

ALBANY, Ga. – On Saturday, June 15, 2024, and Sunday, June 16, 2024, 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.

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: 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.

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