As temperatures drop over the next couple of days, the following warming centers are opening in the city of Atlanta and surrounding areas.

As temperatures continue declining ahead of a winter storm watch, several warming centers across metro Atlanta are opening for those in need to keep warm.Here is a list of warming centers opening:City of Atlanta:The City of Atlanta will open warming centers from Jan.

That’s where the city’s emergency warming centers come in. When temperatures dip below 40 degrees, Mayor Andre Dickens’ Office of Emergency Preparedness (OEP) sets up cots and heaters in some of the city’s recreation centers.

As winter brings below-freezing temperatures to Atlanta, housing-insecure residents are at risk of being negatively affected by the extreme chill. But warming centers around the city won’t leave them out in the cold.

As winter weather moves into metro Atlanta, here's a look at what businesses are altering hours or closing altogether. RELATED: Live updates | Snow, winter weather on the way to Georgia today Here's an ongoing list of closures and business hour changes across metro Atlanta to know about: Zoo Atlanta The zoo will be closed on Tuesday due to "unseasonably cold temperatures and the potential for winter weather.