More cold weather expected, DeKalb County extends opening warming centers through Dec. 7

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– Due to forecasted cold weather, DeKalb County will open five warming centers for residents on Thursday, Dec. 7, starting at 8 p.m.  The county had opened warming centers on Tuesday and Wednesday to make sure that residents had a place to keep warm.

The following warming centers will be open:

• Fire Station 3, 100 N. Clarendon Avenue, Avondale Estates
• Fire Station 4, 4540 Flakes Mill Road, Ellenwood
• Fire Station 6, 2342 Flat Shoals Road, Atlanta

• North DeKalb Senior Center, 3393 Malone Drive, Chamblee
• Frontline Response International, 2585 Gresham Road,

Anyone staying in the warming centers must follow the county’s COVID-19 protocols that include wearing a mask, social distancing and undergoing a temperature check.

For more information about centers offered by DeKalb County and its community partners, visit www.dekalbcountyga.gov/weather.