Auburn and Opelika residents concerned for homeless population amidst winter storm
By Ally Northridge | Content Editor
| January 21
As temperatures drop below freezing, Auburn and Opelika residents grow concerned for locals who must endure long-term exposure to the increasingly cold climate. Established homeless shelters are reaching maximum capacity, as the homeless seek refuge from the cold. While neighboring cities and local non-profits provide resources, neither the Auburn nor Opelika municipalities have officially opened warming centers for both their housed and unhoused community members.
