As temperatures continue to drop — with an expected low of under 35 degrees tonight, Dec. 18 — Gwinnett County is providing measures to protect some of its most vulnerable citizens.
From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. on Dec. 18 and Dec. 19, the County will open the doors of their five warming stations for families or individuals in need of respite from the freezing temps.
In a Gwinnett County Facebook post, they announced:
“If you or someone you know is in need of warmth, rest, and a meal, please find a station near you. For more details, go to GwinnettCounty.com/WarmingStations or call 770-822-8850.”
The stations will continue to provide temporary, overnight relief on nights when temperatures plummet to 35 degrees or below throughout the cold weather season.
Visitors to the warming sites, as noted, will also receive a meal while getting the opportunity to rest and find relief from the cold.
A map of all warming stations is provided, here.
Locations include:
- Buford — at the Buford Senior Center at 2755 Sawnee Avenue; Bus route 101 I-985, Stop 19
- Duluth — at the Shorty Howell Park Activity Building at 2750 Pleasant Hill Road; Bus route 10B, Stop 542 & 108
- Norcross — at the Best Friend Park Gym at 6224 Jimmy Carter Boulevard; Bus route 35, Stop 407 & 906
- Lawrenceville — at the Lawrenceville Senior Center at 225 Benson Street; Bus route 40, Stop 836 and 337
- Snellville: — at the Centerville Senior Center at 3025 Bethany Church Road
Micro transit options to these locations are also available. Please check Ride Gwinnett for updated information about bus routes and micro transit options.
For volunteer opportunities to serve at one of the warming stations, find out more here.
