DeKalb County opens warming centers warming centers beginning Nov. 13 as temperatures drop

DECATUR, GA– Due to forecasted freezing temperatures and hazardous wind chills, DeKalb County will activate warming centers beginning Friday, Nov. 13, through Monday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m. 

The only location being used for this activation will be “The Golden Door” at 2944 Ember Drive, Decatur.

All transportation routes originate from Frontline Response Headquarters (2585 Gresham Rd. SE, Atlanta) and are scheduled for initial pickups starting at 6 p.m. and completed by 7:30 p.m. Following the initial routes, final sweeps will continue from 7:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. 

Transportation Pickup Schedule: 

Route 1 – North DeKalb / Chamblee-Tucker

• North DeKalb Senior Center – 3393 Malone Dr, Chamblee, GA 30341 – 6:05 p.m.
• St. Vincent de Paul – 2050-C Chamblee Tucker Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341 – 6:15 p.m.
• Chamblee Library – 4115 Clairmont Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341 – 6:25 p.m.
• Chamblee Walmart – 1871 Chamblee Tucker Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341 – 6:40 p.m.
• Tucker First United Methodist Church – 5095 LaVista Rd, Tucker, GA 30084 – 7:00 p.m.
• Brookhaven MARTA Station – 4047 Peachtree Rd NE, Brookhaven, GA 30319 – 7:20 p.m.
• Golden Door Warming Center – 2944 Ember Dr, Decatur, GA 30034 – 7:30 p.m.
• East Lake MARTA Station – 2260 College Ave NE, Atlanta GA 30307 – 6:10 p.m.
• Decatur Library – 215 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA 30030 – 6:25 p.m.
• Emory Decatur Hospital – 2701 N Decatur Rd, Decatur, GA 30033 – 6:45 p.m.
• Walmart 2525 North Decatur Rd., Decatur, GA 30033 – 7:15 p.m.

• Golden Door Warming Center – 2944 Ember Dr, Decatur, GA 30034 – 7:30 p.m.
• Route 3 - East / Stone Mountain / Candler
• Candler Rd MARTA - 2427 Candler Rd, Decatur, GA 30032 – 6:10 p.m.
• Clifton Springs Mental Health Center – 310 Clifton Springs Rd, Decatur, GA 30034 – 6:25 p.m
• Hairston Crossing Library – 4911 Redan Rd, Stone Mountain GA 30088 – 6:45 p.m.
• Stone Mountain Walmart – 1825 Rockbridge Rd, Stone Mountain GA 30087 – 7:05 p.m.
• Golden Door Warming Center – 2944 Ember Dr, Decatur, GA 30034 – 7:30 p.m.

Route 4 – South Central / Memorial Dr / Wesley Chapel

• Memorial Dr & Columbia Dr Intersection – Decatur, GA 30032 – 6:10 p.m.
• South DeKalb Mall – 2731 Candler Rd, Decatur, GA 30034 – 6:25 p.m.
• QT on Wesley Chapel / Snapfinger Rd – 4075 Wesley Chapel Rd, Decatur, GA 30034 – 6:45 p.m.
• Wesley Chapel Shopping Plaza Bus Stop – 2495 Wesley Chapel Rd, Decatur, GA 30035 – 7:00 p.m.
• Golden Door Warming Center – 2944 Ember Dr, Decatur, GA 30034 – 7:15 p.m.

Frontline Response International is contracted by DeKalb County to serve individuals in need during extreme weather conditions.

Walk-In Access: Individuals may arrive directly at the Golden Door, 2944 Ember Drive, Decatur, GA 30032, beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, for assistance with warming center placement, showers, laundry, and additional services.

Contact  Information:

Transportation & Coordination Assistance:
Frontline Response Dispatch: 404-334-3610
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