MACON, Ga. — As temperatures soar in Central Georgia, Macon-Bibb County is stepping up in hopes of offering some relief from the heat.
A number of partners — United to End Homelessness, Macon-Bibb, Macon Homeless Coalition, Middle Georgia Community and others — are expanding hydration and cooling stations across Macon-Bibb.
Hydration Stations
After a donation from the local food bank, Macon-Bibb says there are water hydration centers at a few Macon-Bibb recreation centers.
Frank Johnson Recreation Center: 2227 Mercer University Drive
Rosa Jackson Recreation Center: 1211 Maynard Street
Memorial Park Recreation Center: 2456 Second Street
L.H. Williams Recreation Center: 325 Pursley Street
However, they also say there is a need for more water and drink donations, too. They say you can donate cases of water at Daybreak, the homeless resource center located at 174 Walnut Street.
Cooling Centers
In terms of where to beat the heat, Macon-Bibb County also says you can go to Daybreak, Salvation Army (1925 Broadway) and Hello House (3600 Brookdale Avenue) along with the county's recreation center. They're considered cooling stations as sweltering temperatures take hold.
Here are the other Macon-Bibb recreation centers not mentioned in the previous list:
Elaine Lucas Senior Center: 132 Willie Smokie Glover Drive
Bloomfield-Gilead Recreation Center: 1931 Rocky Creek Road
Delores A Brooks Recreation Center: 3326 Ocmulgee Boulevard
South Bibb Recreation Center: 7035 Houston Road
King Park Community Center: 3283 Kingston Court
Theron Ussery Park Recreation Center: 815 N. Macon Park Drive
Freedom Park Boxing Center: 3301 Roff Avenue
Splash pads and public pools in Macon-Bibb
Another way to cool down is to hit the local pools run by the Macon-Bibb County Recreation Department.
However, it is not free to get into the pools. The cost of admission is $1. They're open Tuesday through Friday 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Here are the pools that are open here in Macon-Bibb
Booker T. Washington Community Center (401 Monroe Street)
Delores A. Brooks Recreation Center (3326 Ocmulgee East Boulevard)
South Bibb Recreation Center (7045 Houston Road)
Another way to cool down is taking a trip down to the county splash pads. There are four locations here in Macon.
Daisy Park (1021 Daisy Park)
Rosa Jackson: 1211 Maynard Street
Freedom Park (3301 Roff Avenue)
South Bibb Recreation Center (7045 Houston Road)