City of Albany to activate Operation Safe Place to open cooling stations ahead of dangerous heat wave

ALBANY, Ga. – Beginning Saturday, July 26, 2025, 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.

The City has extended the hours of the Albany Transportation Center for the use of a Cooling Station only. The buses will continue running their usual schedule.

According to current weather reports, the heat index is projected to exceed 100 degrees over the next several days.

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 for Cooling Stations Only
• Saturday, July 26th: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. (unless otherwise notified)
• Sunday, July 27th: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. (unless otherwise notified)
• Monday, July 28th: – Wednesday, July 30th: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

• 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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