CORNELIA, Ga. — With overnight temperatures expected to plunge well below freezing, the Cornelia Police Department has announced a warming center will be open Sunday and Monday nights (Feb. 22 & 23) for those in need.
According to police, the warming center will operate from 6 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. in the gym of First Baptist Church of Cornelia. Capacity is limited to 10 people, and anyone needing shelter is asked to call 678-548-7853 in advance.
The timing is critical. Overnight lows are forecast to drop into the low 20s Sunday night and the teens Monday night, with daytime highs struggling to reach the 40s. Windy conditions will likely make it feel even colder.
While temperatures are expected to rebound slightly by midweek, the next two nights could pose serious risks for anyone without adequate heat or shelter.
Police officials are encouraging residents to:
- Check on elderly neighbors and those living alone
- Bring pets indoors
- Take precautions to protect pipes from freezing
- Share warming center information with anyone who may need it
Local officials emphasized that the warming center is intended to ensure no one in the community has to endure dangerously cold conditions without a safe place to stay.
For assistance or more information, contact 678-548-7853.
