Cold weather expected, DeKalb County warming centers to open Feb. 5-7

DEKAL COUNTY, GA– Due to forecasted cold weather, DeKalb County will open five warming centers for residents on tonight, Feb. 5; Tuesday, Feb. 6; and Wednesday, Feb. 7, starting at 8 p.m. at the following locations:

• Fire Station 3, 100 N. Clarendon Avenue, Avondale Estates, GA 30002
• Fire Station 4, 4540 Flakes Mill Road, Ellenwood, GA 30294
• Fire Station 6, 2342 Flat Shoals Road, Atlanta, GA 30316
• North DeKalb Senior Center, 3393 Malone Drive, Chamblee, GA 30341
• Frontline Response International, 2585 Gresham Road, Atlanta 30316.

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.