DeKalb County to open cooling centers during forecasted extreme heat July 28-July 31

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– In response to National Weather Service forecasts of heat indices exceeding 100 degrees, DeKalb County is opening cooling centers July 28-31.

A room in each available recreation center will be designated as a cooling center, and water fountains will be accessible. Recreation center pools will allow free admission to the public from 2 p.m. until closing.

For a list of available cooling centers, visit https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/dema/extreme-temperature-sheltering-resources or see list below.

• Frontline Response International, 2585 Gresham Road, Atlanta, 30316. 
• Mason Mill Recreation Center, 1340 McConnell Dr., Decatur, 30033.
• Tobie Grant Recreation Center, 593 Parkdale Dr., Scottdale, 30079 
• Exchange Park Intergeneration Center, 2771 Columbia Dr., Decatur, GA 30034
• DeKalb-Atlanta Human Services Complex – 30 Warren Street, Atlanta, GA 30317

All DeKalb County libraries are designated cooling centers during regular operational hours.

Call this number: 404-817-3502 for transportation. 

For more tips on staying cool during extreme weather, visit: 

Extreme Temperatures/Sheltering Resources | DeKalb County GA under

“Resources to Support Preparedness Efforts.”