ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) – Beginning Monday, July 29, the City of Albany, with the assistance of Dougherty County, will extend Operation Safe Place to continue offering people a place to cool off during the day.

According to current weather reports, the heat index is projected to exceed 100 degrees through Saturday.

Below is a list of locations available to anyone needing a break from the heat and the times they will be open.

• The Albany Transportation Center - Address: 300 W. Oglethorpe Boulevard

• Hours of Operation:
  • Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Saturday: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. (unless otherwise notified)
  • Sunday: Closed (unless otherwise notified)

• The Dougherty County Public Library Central Branch in Downtown - Address: 300 Pine Avenue

• Hours of Operation
  • Monday - Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Thursday & Friday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Sunday: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

• The Northwest Library Branch - Address: 2507 Dawson Road

• Hours of Operation:
  • Monday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Tuesday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Friday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Sunday: Closed

• The Southside Library Branch - Address: 2114 Habersham Road

• Hours of Operation:
  • Monday - Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Thursday: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Sunday: Closed

• Tallulah Massey Library Branch - Address: 2004 Stratford Drive

• Hours of Operation:
  • Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Sunday: Closed

• Westtown Library Branch - Address: 2124 Waddell Avenue

• Hours of Operation:
  • Monday - Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Thursday: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Sunday: Closed

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