TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Due to extreme heat lingering in Tallahassee and South Georgia, cooling stations have opened locally for those in need.<\/p>\n
View the full list below. It will continue to be updated as we learn more.<\/p>\n
LEON COUNTY<\/p>\n
The six branch libraries that are usually closed on Monday are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. as cooling stations. The LeRoy Collins Main Library will open during its regular hours, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and those who need relief on Sunday can stay until 6 p.m.<\/p>\n
Cooling stations typically include water, restrooms, activities and an indoor air-conditioned space. Leon County Commissioner Christian Caban said the county is preparing for the heat. <\/p>\n
Those libraries include:<\/p>\n
LeRoy Collins Leon County Main Library, located at 200 W. Park Avenue.Bruce J. Host Northeast Branch Library, located at 5513 Thomasville Road.Dr. B.L. Perry Jr. Branch Library, located at 2817 South Adams Street.Eastside Branch Library, located at 1583 Pedrick Road.Jane G. Sauls Fort Braden Branch Library, located at 16327 Blountstown Highway.Lake Jackson Branch Library, located at 3840-300 North Monroe StreetWoodville Branch Library, located at 8000 Old Woodville Road.<\/p>\n
The cooling stations are expected to operate until the heat warning expires.<\/p>\n
SOUTH GEORGIA<\/p>\n
Lowndes County<\/p>\n
From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at LAMP\u2019s Day Center<\/a>, located at 714 Charlton Street in Valdosta. WCTV is working to learn more about how many days the center plans to be open.<\/p>\n Thomas County<\/p>\n Starting at 4 p.m. Monday at the Fountain of Life Rescue Shelter,<\/a> located at 612 E Clay Street in Thomasville. WCTV is working to learn more about how many days the center plans to be open.<\/p>\n To keep up with the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, Nextdoor<\/a> <\/a>and X<\/a> (Twitter<\/a>).<\/p>\n Have a news tip or see an error? Write to us here<\/a>. Please include the article\u2019s headline in your message.<\/p>\n Be the first to see all the biggest headlines by downloading the WCTV News app. Click here<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 WCTV. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n