Heat Alert: DeKalb County to open cooling centers July 4 and 5

Rec centers to open pools for free on July 4 

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– In response to the National Weather Service forecasts of heat indexes exceeding 100 degrees, DeKalb County is opening cooling centers on Thursday, July 4, and Friday, July 5.

For a list of available cooling centers, visit www.dekalbcountyga.gov/weather.

On July 4, DeKalb County libraries will be closed.

Recreation centers will open swimming pools countywide for free from 12 noon to 6 p.m. on July 4 and the following recreation centers:

• Redan Recreation Center,1839 Phillips Road, Lithonia
• Tobie Grant Recreation Center,593 Parkdale Drive, Scottsdale
• Mason Mill Recreation Centerat 1340 McConnell Drive, Decatur

On Friday, July 5, all recreation centers and libraries will be open during regular business hours.

Water fountains will be accessible at parks and libraries. A room in each available recreation center and library will be designated as a cooling center.

During cooling center activations, recreation center pools will be free to the public from

2 p.m.to 6 p.m.

The DeKalb County Department of Human Services, 30 Warren Street, Atlanta, will be closed on July 4 and open to the public as a cooling center on Friday, July 5, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Seniors needing assistance may call the Senior Link Line 770-322-2950 for an assessment of need.

Persons in DeKalb County who need homelessness assistance or housing services can contact DeKalb County Coordinated Entry by calling 404-687-3500.

For hot weather tips, visit www.dekalbcountyga.gov/weather.