Rockdale County to open warming center, freezing temps expected

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA – Rockdale County Emergency Management Agency will open a warming this weekend for those in need. The agency is urging the public to help spread the word that Rockdale is offering shelter to those who need a place to keep warm.

Although the first day of Winter is Wednesday, Dec. 20, Georgia is bracing for temperatures that are expected to drop well below freezing into the teens this weekend.

Rockdale’s warming center will be open fDec. 22-26 at J.P. Carr Gym, 90 Hardin St. S.W., Conyers. The center will be open evenings from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Thursday through Sunday, and during the day on Friday and Saturday. Intake is from 7 to 8:30. Intake is 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. during the evenings and on Friday and Saturday during the day, intake is from 7 to 8:30 a.m.

Those staying in the warming center must follow the county’s COVID-19 protocols, which include rapid testing and temperature checks. Wearing a mask and social distancing are highly recommended.

For more information, call the Emergency Management Agency at 770-278-8405.