Columbia County 2009 Cooling Center Information

Columbia County, GA—According to information provided to WJBF News Channel 6 from Columbia County EMA Director Pam Tucker, the county’s Cooling Centers offer residents who do not have air conditioning a place to go this summer during the hottest part of the day. The centers are opened each year from June 1st until September 30th and can be used by Columbia County residents during that time to “Beat the Heat!”

Columbia County wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all of these facilities below for providing this community service:

Location: Bessie Thomas Community Center
Address: 5913 Euchee Creek Drive
City: Grovetown, GA
Contact: Jeff Asmann
Phone Number: 706-556-0308
Times/Days Available: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Mon–Fri)
Accomodations:

• Sitting Room
• Ice Water
• Television
• Handicapped Accessible

Location: Patriot’s Park
Address: 5445 Columbia Rd.
City: Grovetown, GA
Contact: Charlie Beale
Phone Number: 706-863-7523
Times/Days Available: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Mon–Thurs), 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Fri-Sat), 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Sun)
Accomodations:

Sitting Room
• Ice Water
• Television
• Handicapped Accessible

Location: Wesley United Methodist Church
Address: 825 N. Belair Rd.
City: Evans, GA
Contact: Pat Williams
Phone Number: 706-869-0888
Times/Days Available:
Accomodations: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Mon–Thurs)

• Sitting Lounge
• Television
• Small Kitchen
• Indoor Gym w/walking track
• Drink & Snack Machines
• Handicapped Accessible

Location: Eubank Blanchard Community Center
Address: 6868 Cobbham Rd.
City: Appling, GA
Contact: Oscar Taylor
Phone Number: 706-309-9451
Times/Days Available: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Mon–Thurs)
Accomodations:

• Sitting Room
• Ice Water
• Handicapped Accessible

Location: Laurel & Hardy Museum
Address: 250 N. Louisville St.
City: Harlem, GA
Contact: Jean Dove
Phone Number: 706-556-0043
Times/Days Available: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Tues–Sat)
Accomodations:

• Sitting Room
• Ice Water
• Handicapped Accessible

Location: Liberty Park Community Center
Address: Newmantown Rd.
City: Grovetown, GA
Contact: Shirley Beasley
Phone Number: 706-863-4576
Times/Days Available: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Mon–Fri)
Accomodations:

• Sitting Lounge
• Drink & Snack Machines

Beat the Heat Checklist!

• Slow down and avoid strenuous activities during the hottest part of the day
• Take frequent shade breaks
• Drink plenty of fluids, even if you don’t feel thirsty; avoid caffeine and alcohol
• Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing
• Avoid too much sunshine and use sunscreen when you must be outside
• Protect your face and head by wearing a wide-brimmed hat
• Eat small meals and eat more often; eat more salads and other foods that do not require cooking
• Avoid using appliances that generate heat during the day, such as clothes dryers and ovens
• Make sure your home is properly insulated to conserve energy and reduce your home’s power demands for air conditioning
• Check on family, friends and neighbors who do not have air conditioning
• NEVER leave children or pets alone in closed vehicles! Temperatures inside a closed vehicle can reach over 140 degrees F within minutes!
• REMEMBER - YOUR PETS GET HOT TOO!
• Exercise your dog in the early morning or evening hours when it’s not so hot
• Keep plenty of fresh, cool water available for your pet at all times
• Make sure your pet has a shelter to stay cool outside
• Keep your pet well-groomed, but resist shaving all of its fur because its coat will present sunburn
• Let your pet stay inside during the hottest part of the day if at all possible