ATLANTA – State Representatives Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale), Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) commend the opening of a temporary warming center for unsheltered, homeless residents in Clayton County.
“Kudos to Clayton County residents for stepping up to assist Commissioner DeMont Davis’ vision for a warming center in our county for the homeless,” said Rep. Burnough. “We did not have a place for them to go until he and his wife rented out a venue and invited them in to be feed and have a warm place to rest. When the word got out, our residents donated money, food, blankets and time. With the help of county residents, this shelter has been able to remain open for two days a week to provide warm shelter and meals to those in need.”
“I want to personally thank the organizers, Commissioner Davis and his family for a job well done,” said Rep. Scott. “This brutal cold period has reminded me of my time spent in Germany and Korea. I want to thank everyone that dropped off hot meals, socks, toiletries, clothes and blankets, especially the owners of Soy Events and Entertainers for allowing the county to use your facilities. Together we can do great things. We must learn how to work together more to move Clayton County forward.”
“The value and love for community was expressed by Clayton County residents and Commissioner Davis on this joint effort to open a warming center,” said Rep. Schofield. “Thank you Clayton County for providing support to this most vulnerable population.”
Clayton County Commissioner DeMont Davis recently announced that this warming center would operate from Sunday, January 23, 2022, through Friday, January 28, 2022, beginning at 6 p.m. each day. The warming shelter is located at Soy Events & Entertainment (6598 Tara Blvd., Jonesboro, GA 30236). For more information about this effort, please click here.
Representative Kim Schofield represents the citizens of District 60, which includes portions of Clayton and Fulton counties. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2017 and currently serves on the Health & Human Services, Interstate Cooperation, Information and Audits and Small Business Development committees.
Representative Sandra Scott represents the citizens of District 76, which includes portions of Clayton and Henry counties. She was first elected to the House Representatives in 2010 and currently serves on the Defense & Veterans Affairs, Human Relations & Aging, Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment, Science and Technology and Special Rules committees.
Representative Rhonda Burnough represents the citizens of District 77, which includes portions of Clayton County. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2016 and currently serves on the Special Committee on Election Integrity and the Economic Development & Tourism, Governmental Affairs, Higher Education and Small Business Development committees.
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