01/23/2026
In preparation for severe winter weather forecasts for the area over the weekend of January 23-26, 2026, ACCGov staff has coordinated the following warming resources for the community. For updates about shelter and warming resources, including current listings of temporary warming or shelter sites, visit www.accgov.com/shelter or text ACCSHELTER to 888777 to receive SMS text messages about shelter locations.
Lay Park Overnight Shelter (Jan. 24-26)
β’ Saturday, January 24, Noon - Monday, January 26, Noon
β’ Services: Overnight shelter with sleeping areas and donated goods distribution. No pets, drugs, alcohol, or weapons. Cots may not be available for every individual depending on availability and capacity.
β’ 706-613-3596 / 297 Hoyt Street, Athens, GA 30601
β’ www.accgov.com/lay
β’ For information about volunteering at the Lay Park overnight shelter, visit the ACCGov GivePulse volunteer site at https://accgov.givepulse.com/event/826137-emergency-winter-weather-response.
Winterville, Georgia Cultural Center Overnight Shelter (Jan. 24-25)
β’ Saturday, January 24, 4:00 PM - Sunday, Noon
β’ Services: Overnight shelter with sleeping areas and donated goods distribution.
β’ 706-742-8600 / 373 North Church Street, Winterville, GA 30683
β’ www.cityofwinterville.com
Temporary Pop-Up Warming Site at Transitβs Multimodal Transportation Center (Jan. 26-27 & 27-28)
β’ Monday, January 26, 5:00 PM - Tuesday, January 27, 9:00 AM, and Tuesday, January 27, 5:00 PM - Wednesday, January 28, 9:00 AM
β’ Services: Inside lobby area with warming resources and donated goods distribution. This site does not offer overnight sleeping space
β’ 706-613-3430 / 775 East Broad Street (Hickory Street Extension), Athens, GA 30601
β’ www.accgov.com/transit
Visit www.accgov.com/weather for updated information about the storm's effects on Athens-Clarke County, as well as local responses and resources.