City of Albany and Dougherty County extend Operation Safe Place to offer Cooling Stations

ALBANY, Ga. – Beginning Monday, July 29, 2025, the City of Albany, with the assistance of Dougherty County, will extend Operation Safe Place to continue offering people a place to cool off during the day.

According to current weather reports, the heat index is projected to exceed 100 degrees through Saturday.

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

• The Albany Transportation Center
o Address: 300 W. Oglethorpe Boulevard
o Hours of Operation:
• Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Saturday: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. (unless otherwise notified)
• Sunday: Closed (unless otherwise notified)

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

• The Northwest Library Branch
o Address: 2507 Dawson Road
o Hours of Operation:
• Monday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Tuesday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Friday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Sunday: Closed

• The Southside Library Branch
o Address: 2114 Habersham Road
o Hours of Operation:
• Monday – Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Thursday: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
• Friday: Closed
• Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Sunday: Closed

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

• Westtown Library Branch
o Address: 2124 Waddell Avenue
o Hours of Operation:
• Monday – Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Thursday: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
• Friday: Closed
• Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Sunday: Closed

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