MACON, Georgia (KBTV) – With temperatures expected to drop near or below freezing this weekend, two Macon-Bibb locations are offering warm, safe places for people who need shelter.
The Salvation Army of Central Georgia and Brookdale Resource Center are opening their doors to help individuals and families stay warm during the cold weather.
Mayor Lester Miller says the community has enough space to help people who need a safe place to stay.
Brookdale Resource Center
Brookdale Resource Center, located at 3600 Brookdale Avenue, will accept people who are homeless or do not have enough heat in their homes.
Intake hours are:
- Friday, November 13: Until 6 p.m.
- Saturday, November 14: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday, November 15: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
People who complete the intake process can stay at Brookdale throughout the day this weekend.
Salvation Army Warming Station
The Salvation Army, located at 155 Broadway, will offer a warm place to stay and a meal from Friday, November 13, through Monday morning, November 16.
The warming station will open when temperatures are expected to reach 42 degrees or below. People can stay until temperatures reach 42 degrees or higher.
Intake begins at:
- 4:30 p.m. for women and families.
- 5 p.m. for men.
Intake will remain open until 11 p.m. each night. After that time, people can only enter with law enforcement or a representative of the Homeless Coalition.
The Salvation Army says it cannot provide shelter or services to registered sex offenders.
Officials are encouraging anyone who needs a warm and safe place to stay to take advantage of these community resources during the cold weather.
