City of Augusta and Richmond County, GA
12/14/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/14/2025 11:47
Augusta, Georgia, Government Activates Warming Centers
Augusta, Georgia Government
AUGUSTA, GA (December 14, 2025) - With temperatures expected to drop into the low 20s tonight, the City of Augusta has activated warming shelters to ensure the safety and well-being of residents during the extreme cold.
Shelter Access Requirements
Individuals seeking overnight shelter must obtain a shelter clearance. Beginning at 5:00 PM, a deputy will be on-site at May Park to assist individuals and provide the necessary documentation. Shelter assistance is also available by phone at 706-821-1080, with Option 4 as the prompt.
Transportation to Overnight Warming Shelters
Augusta Transit does not operate on Sundays. Individuals seeking warming shelter locations should plan accordingly.
Shelter Locations
- Augusta Rescue Mission - 526 Walker Street (Route #3 - Gold Line / East Augusta)
- Garden City Rescue Mission - 828 Fenwick Street (Route #6 - Brown Line / Gordon Highway)
- Salvation Army Center of Hope - 1384 Greene Street (Route #3 - Gold Line / East Augusta)
- *Alternate location: May Park Community Center- Check-In 5-9 PM
Daytime warming centers are listed at augustaga.gov.
Media interested in covering this topic, please get in touch with Communications Manager Chiquita Richardson, [email protected] / Cell: (762)-343-9525.
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