Atlanta, GA
City of Atlanta, DeKalb County activate warming centers as temperatures drop
As freezing temperatures settle across metro Atlanta tonight, the City of Atlanta and DeKalb County have activated multiple warming centers Sunday evening to provide shelter and safety for residents in need.
City facilities will operate overnight beginning 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, through 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, while DeKalb County centers will open starting 6:30 p.m. the same night.
Transportation is available at select locations.
City of Atlanta warming centers
The City of Atlanta has opened two primary locations offering heated indoor space, rest areas, and transportation from the Gateway Center.
Open from 8 p.m. Sunday to 10 a.m. Monday:
- Central Park Recreation Center
400 Merritts Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
- Selena S. Butler Park & Recreation Center
98 William Holmes Borders Dr. SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
Transportation:
A shuttle will depart nightly at 8 p.m. from the Gateway Center at 275 Pryor St SW, taking individuals to the designated warming facilities.
DeKalb County warming centers
DeKalb County is also opening several warming centers beginning at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, with multiple locations across the county.
Transportation is available from Frontline Response Headquarters.
Locations include:
- Exchange Park Intergenerational Center
2771 Columbia Dr., Decatur
- Frontline Response International
2585 Gresham Rd SE, Atlanta
- St. Vincent de Paul
2050-C Chamblee Tucker Rd., Chamblee
- Mason Mill Recreation Center
1340 McConnell Dr., Decatur
- Golden Door Warming Center (women and children only)
2944 Ember Dr., Decatur
24-hour sheltering resources
Several shelters remain open around the clock for individuals seeking longer-term support:
For real-time availability, residents are encouraged to contact the Gateway Center at (404) 215-6600.
How to get help
Officials urge anyone needing warmth, safety, or transportation to head to pickup locations early. Families with children and individuals experiencing homelessness are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the centers.
Residents can find updates on:
- City of Atlanta website
- DeKalb County website
- Gateway Center hotline: (404) 215-6600
Officials encourage early arrival
City and county leaders are urging anyone needing warmth or shelter to arrive early, especially as transportation shuttles may fill quickly. Families with children and individuals without access to heat are encouraged to use the warming centers overnight.
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Braves Manager Makes Honest Statement After Giants Game
Atlanta, GA
Robbie Ray leads SF Giants over Atlanta for first winning homestand since April
SAN FRANCISCO — Robbie Ray was everything the Giants could ask for on Sunday afternoon at Oracle Park.
In a performance that continued a strong recent stretch, the 34-year-old went eight innings and gave up a single unearned run, leading San Francisco to a 3-2 win.
It was an outing that will only increase potential interest in Ray at the upcoming MLB trade deadline, one where the Giants figure to be busy after ending their first winning homestand since April with a record of 35-48.
The Braves, who remain in first place in the NL East, are 49-33.
Ray was perfect through four innings until Matt Olson broke up his run of 12 consecutive batters retired with a single to center to lead off the fifth.
His shutout bid was ruined in the eighth when Michael Harris II drove in Eli White with a sacrifice fly, but Ray buckled down and retired Ozzie Albies with a popup to center to end the inning.
The Giants got on the board when Luis Arraez scored in the sixth on an infield single by Rafael Devers, running home when Austin Riley’s throw bounced off Olson’s glove and trickled away from him down the right-field line. They scored again when Albies threw the ball past Olson on Jung Hoo Lee’s grounder to the right side, allowing Heliot Ramos to score.
Ramos made his return from a right quad strain Sunday and played in his first game with the Giants since May 15.
Arraez led off the inning with an infield single down the left-field line, and Ramos further set the table with a single to center. Arraez added on in the seventh, bringing in an insurance run with a sacrifice fly to right that scored Drew Gilbert, who had led off the inning with a pinch-hit single to center.
The Sunday matinee was attended by 33,138 fans. Next up for the Giants is a quick six-game trip that begins Monday with an evening game in Arizona and will continue with a three-game set in Colorado over the holiday weekend, starting Friday.
Check back for updates to this story.
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Atlanta, GA
Would you work here? Georgia’s top office has been revealed
Top fast food chain report: Jersey Mike’s takes first place
After an 11-year run, Chick-fil-A is no longer the top-rated quick-service restaurant, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index.
A new survey suggests that if Georgia workers could choose any office in the state to work from, many would pick Chick-fil-A’s headquarters in Atlanta.
The survey from Resume.io asked more than 3,000 workers nationwide to identify the workplaces they would most like to work from if location were not a factor.
Participants were instructed to judge the office environment itself rather than salary, benefits, company culture or employer reputation.
Among Georgia locations, the Chick-fil-A Support Center ranked highest, followed by Porsche Cars North America’s headquarters in Atlanta.
Chick-fil-A tops Georgia list
The Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A Support Center ranked No. 17 nationally in the survey.
Researchers highlighted the campus-style setting, which includes landscaped grounds, gardens, walking trails and visitor experiences. The workplace was noted for having a more retreat-like atmosphere than a traditional office tower.
The support center serves as the corporate headquarters for the restaurant chain founded by S. Truett Cathy.
Porsche headquarters also earns recognition
Coming in at No. 30 nationally was the headquarters of Porsche Cars North America.
Located in metro Atlanta, the campus is home to the Porsche Experience Center and includes a driver development track, simulators, event space, training facilities and a vehicle restoration workshop.
The survey described the site as a workplace that immerses employees in the brand’s automotive culture.
What workers want from an office
According to Resume.io, respondents were asked to focus strictly on the physical workplace environment when making their selections.
The survey comes as many employers continue balancing in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements.
Amanda Augustine, a career expert with Resume.io, said employee expectations have changed as flexible work has become more common.
“If people are going to spend time commuting and working onsite, the experience has to offer something more than a desk and fluorescent lighting,” Augustine said.
Which offices ranked highest nationwide?
Nationally, the top-ranked workplace was Bloomberg’s headquarters in New York City.
Other offices appearing near the top of the list included the PGA TOUR Global Home in Florida, Servco Pacific’s headquarters in Hawaii, Google’s St. John’s Terminal in New York and TikTok’s U.S. Data Security office in Arizona.
Georgia was one of only a handful of states to place two workplaces among the survey’s top 30 most desirable offices.
For more information, visit resume.io.
Vanessa Johns is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia, covering food and entertainment. Email her at Vcountryman@gannett.com.
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