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Jackson County School System

Family Resources

Family Resources

School’s Out Summer Resources

The Jackson County School System is dedicated to providing local resources for a wide variety of causes for families in need who live within our community. 

Hall County Warming Shelters

These centers are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays. These facilities provide warmth during business hours but are not equipped for overnight stays. Residents needing overnight shelter can visit the Good News at Noon facility, which will operate from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., space permitting.

East Hall Community Center

3911 P Davidson Road, Gainesville

Mulberry Creek Community Center

4491 JM Turk Road, Flowery Branch

North Hall Community Center

4175 Nopone Road, Gainesville

Salvation Army Warming Shelter

711 Dorsey Street, Gainesville 

  • Be at the center at 4:30 pm and leave by 7:30 am each day
  • Shelter will open when the temperature outside goes below 35 degrees

Set Free- Gainesville

881 Dorsey St/Gainesville, GA 30501 Offers a Warming Center/across from Good News at Noon

Good News at Noon 

884 Dorsey St, Gainesville, GA 30501

Operate from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., space permitting.

  • Monday - Friday: showers, toiletries, access to laundry, clothing, and phone/device charging services. Individuals may also use our address to receive mail. 

  • Good News at Noon provides lunch and dinner for the community at 12:00pm and 7:00pm. We also offer some light case work to refer individuals to appropriate services in our area as needed.

Clarke County Emergency Shelter Resources

Bigger Vision of Athens
Services: Emergency shelter for individuals (Call at 4:00 PM to reserve a bed)
706-340-6062 / 95 North Ave, Athens, GA 30601
Bigger Vision of Athens Website

Salvation Army
Services: Emergency shelter for families and individuals
706-543-5350 / 484 Hawthorne Ave, Athens, GA 30606
Salvation Army Website

Athens Area Homeless Shelter
Services: Emergency shelter for families with children
706-354-0423 / 620 Barber Street, Athens, GA 30601
Athens Area Homeless Shelter Website

Family Promise of Athens
Services: Emergency shelter for families with children
706-425-1881 / (Day Center): 355 Pulaski St, Athens GA, 30601
Family Promise of Athens Website

Other Services

The Sparrow’s Nest 
Services: Homeless support services, free meals, clothes closet, showers, laundry

706-549-6693 / 745 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30606
The Sparrow’s Nest Website

Advantage Homeless Day Service Center
Services: Homeless support services, showers, laundry
Monday thru Friday: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
706-354-1154 / 240 North Ave, Athens, GA
Advantage Homeless Day Service Center Website

Hotels/Motels

Utility Companies

Jackson EMC
850 Commerce Rd, Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-5281
Jackson EMC Website

Georgia Power
888-660-5890
Georgia Power Website

Water
Town of Braselton: 706-654-3915
City of Commerce: 706-335-3164
City of Hoschton: 706-654-3034
City of Jefferson: 706-367-5121
City of Maysville: 706-652-2274
City of Nicholson: 706-757-2230
Jackson County Water and Sewer Authority: 706-367-1741